Childrens Acetaminophen Oral Suspension Drug Facts
Active ingredient
(in each 5 mL)Acetaminophen160 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Usestemporarily:
- reduces fever
- 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:
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 non-prescription). 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 hasliver disease.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your childis taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
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
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 children even if you do not notice any sign or symptoms.
Directions
| Weight (lb) | Age (yr) | Dose (mL)or as directed by a doctor |
| under 24 | under 2 years | ask a doctor |
| 24-35 | 2-3 years | 5 mL (1 unit dose cup) |
| 36-47 | 4-5 years | 7.5 mL (1.5 unit dose cups) |
| 48-59 | 6-8 years | 10 mL (2 unit dose cups) |
| 60-71 | 9-10 years | 12.5 mL (2.5 unit dose cups) |
| 72-95 | 11 years | 15 mL (3 unit dose cups) |
- this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
- do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
- shake well before using
- mL = milliliter
- find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age
- repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
- do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
Other information
- each 5 mL contains:sodium: 2 mg
- Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) grape flavored suspension supplied in the following oral dosage form: 5 mL unit dose cups: 100 cups (10 x 10) NDC 60687-762-17
Inactive Ingredients:
acesulfame K, butylparaben, citric acid, flavoring, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, veegum and xanthan gum.
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
DO NOT USE IF SEAL IS BROKEN.
Distributed by: American Health Packaging Columbus, OH 43217
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