OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
per 5 mL teaspoonful
Acetaminophen - 160 mg
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Purpose
Pain Reliever
Fever Reducer
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to
- headache
- muscular aches
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- the common cold
- toothache
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- temporarily reduces fever Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damagemayoccurif: •adulttakesmorethan6dosesin24 hours,whichisthemaximumdailyamount •childtakesmore than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount • taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen • adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product
Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: • skin reddening • blisters • rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have a liver disease.
Ask a doctor before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
Stop use and ask a doctor if • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10daysinadults •paingetsworseorlastsmorethan5daysin children under 12 years • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days •newsymptomsoccur •rednessorswellingispresent. These could be signs of a serious condition.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults/children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
| Weight (lbs) | Under 24 | 24 - 35 | 36 - 47 | 48 - 59 | 60 - 71 | 72 - 95 | Over 95 |
| Age (years) | Under 2 | 2 to 3 | 4 to 5 | 6 to 8 | 9 to 10 | 11 | 12 to adult |
| Dosage Teaspoonful (tsp) | consult physician | 1 tsp (5 mL) | 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 mL) | 2 tsp (10 mL) | 2 1/2 tsp (12.5 mL) | 3 tsp (15 mL) | 4 tsp (20 mL) |
- do not take more than directed
- find dose in chart below
- if possible, use weight to dose, otherwise use age
- doasge may be repeated every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor
- do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients: artificial and natural cherry flavor, citric acid, FD&C Red #40, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sucralose
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
DIST. BY: Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals Corp. 1650 63rd Street 3 Brooklyn, NY 11204