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 between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF). Avoid high humidity
- •see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, corn starch, crospovidone, D&C red no. 30 aluminum lake, dextrose, ethylcellulose, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, flavors, gelatin, maltodextrin, magnesium stearate, sucralose