up and up juniors’ acetaminophen melty tabs
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- •temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: •the common cold •flu•headache
- •temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes:
- •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.
- •if your child is allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product.
Ask a doctor before use if your child has
liver disease.
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 dose (see overdose warning)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- •pain 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
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
| Weight (lb) | under 48 | 48-59 | 60-71 | 72-95 | 96 and over |
| Age (yr) | under 6 years | 6-8 years | 9-10 years | 11 years | 12 years |
| Tablets | ask a doctor | 2 | 2 1/2 | 3 | 4 |
- •this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
- •do not give more than directed (see overdose warning)
- •find the right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
- •dissolve in mouth or chew before swallowing
- •if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
- •do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
- •do not give for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor
Other information
- •store at between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF). Avoid high humidity.
- •see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, corn starch, crospovidone, red no. 27 aluminum lake, dextrose, ethylcellulose, flavors, gelatin, maltodextrin, magnesium stearate, sucralose