Rite Aid Corporation Children’s Pain Relief Cold & Cough & Sore Throat Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Uses
- •temporarily relieves the following cold/flu symptoms:
- •minor aches and pains
- •headache
- •sore throat
- •cough
- •temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
- •more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- •with other drugs containing acetaminophen
Do not use
- •with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- •in a child who is taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child’s prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
- •if your child has ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if your child has
- •liver disease
- •persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
- •cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
- •do not exceed recommended dosage (see overdose warning)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- •pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
- •fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- •new symptoms occur
- •redness or swelling is present
- •cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
| Weight (lb) | Age (yr) | Dose (mL) |
| under 36 | under 4 years | do not use |
| 36-47 | 4 to 5 years | 5 mL |
| 48-95 | 6 to 11 years | 10 mL |
- •this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
- •do not give more than directed (see overdose warning)
- •shake well before using
- •mL = milliliter
- •find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
- •remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child’s dose into the dosing cup
- •repeat dose every 4 hours, while symptoms last
- •do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
Other information
- •each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
- •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- •do not use if printed neckband is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, calcium sulfate, carrageenan, D&C red #33, edetate disodium, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, polysorbate 80, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose, tribasic sodium phosphate, xanthan gum