Active Ingredient
Active Ingredient
(in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful) Acetaminophen 160 mg
Purpose
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Uses
temporarily ■ reduces fever ■ relieves minor aches and pains due to: ■ the common cold ■ flu ■ headache ■ sore throat ■ toothache
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: ■ skin reddening ■ blisters ■ rash. 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.
- if your child is allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product.
Ask a doctor before use if your child hasliver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child istaking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
When using this product
do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- 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 These could be signs of a serious condition.
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. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
Dosing Chart
*or as directed by a doctor
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 or tsp)* |
| under 24 | under 2 years | ask a doctor |
| 24-35 lbs | 2-3 years | 5 mL (1 tsp) |
| 36-47 lbs | 4-5 years | 7.5 mL (1 1⁄2 tsp) |
| 48-59 lbs | 6-8 years | 10 mL (2 tsp) |
| 60-71 lbs | 9-10 years | 12.5 mL (2 1⁄2 tsp) |
| 72-95 lbs | 11 years | 15 mL (3 tsp) |
- this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
- shake well before using
- mL = milliliter; tsp = teaspoonful
- 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
- do not give for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor.
Other information
- Keep carton for full directions for use
- each 5 mL (1 tsp) contains: sodium 3 mg
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- do not refrigerate
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum