PEDIACARE CHILDRENS COUGH AND RUNNY NOSE- acetaminophen, chloropheniramine maleateand dextromethorphan hydrobromide liquid

Drug Facts

Active ingredients

(in each 5 mL)

Acetaminophen 160 mg

Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg

Purpose

Acetaminophen 160 mg…………….Fever reducer/Pain reliever

Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg……Antihistamine

Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg………Cough suppressant

Uses

temporarily relieves the following cold/flu symptoms:

• minor aches and pains
• cough
• headache
• sore throat
• sneezing and runny nose
• temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Sever liver damage may occur if the child takes:

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.

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

• more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen

Do not use

• to make a child sleepy
• 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.
• with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
• if the child is allergic to any of the ingredients in this product.

Ask a doctor before use if the child has

• glaucoma
• liver disease
• a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
• cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if child is taking

• sedatives or tranquilizers
• the blood thinning drug warfarin

When using this product

• do not exceed recommended dosage (see overdose warning)
• may cause excitability, especially in children
• marked drowsiness may occur
• sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• new symptoms occur
• fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present
• pain or cough gets worse or lasts for more than 5 days
• 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

Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) could cause serious health problems, including liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

Other information

• do not exceed recommended dosage (see overdose warning)
• do not use in infants
• this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
• shake well before using
• use only the dosing cup provided
• find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age
• if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
• do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
• mL = milliliter

Inactive ingredients

citric acid, FD&C red no.40, flavors, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose / carboxymethylcellulose sodium, potassium sorbate, purified water, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum.

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