Walgreens Acetaminophen 160 mg Liquid Suspension – Children’s Cherry Flavor
Drug Facts
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses temporarily:
reduces fever relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- the common cold
- flu
- headache
- sore throat
- toothache
WARNINGS SECTION
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:
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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if your child has liver disease
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product, do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning)
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: 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.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
Do not take more than directed.
See overdose warning
*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 (lbs) | Age (yr) | Dose (mL)* |
| under 24 | under 2 | ask a doctor |
| 24-35 | 2-3 years | 5 mL |
| 36-47 | 4-5 years | 7.5 mL |
| 48-59 | 6-8 years | 10 mL |
| 60-71 | 9-10 years | 12.5 mL |
| 72-95 | 11 years | 15 mL |
- this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
- shake well before using
- mL = milliliter
- find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
- remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child’s dose into the dosing cup
- repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
- do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
Other information
- each 5 mL contains: sodium 2 mg
- store between 20-25° (68-77°F)
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, hydroxyethyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, propylparaben, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, sucrose, xanthan gum
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions or comments? Call 1-877-290-4008