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Children's Acetaminophen Elixir


OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Active Ingredient: Acetaminophen 160 mg (in each 5 mL)


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:

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 non-prescription). if you are not sure wheather 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 has

liver disease


Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is

taking the blood thinning drug or warfarin


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.

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

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children.


OVERDOSAGE SECTION

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. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs of symptoms.


Directions

Weight (lb.)        Age (yrs.)      Dose (mL)*

Under 24             Under 2         Ask a doctor

24-35                    2-3                 5mL

36-47                    4-5                 7.5 mL

48-59                    6-8                 10 mL

60-71                    9-10               12.5 mL

72-95                    11                  15 mL

* always check with your doctor before administering medicine to your infant child

  • this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
  • Shake well before using
  • mL = mililliter
  • 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
  • do not give more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor.

Other Information

  • each 5 mL contains: sodium 7 mg
  • store between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • protect from freezing
  • protect from light

Inactive ingredients

citric acid, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, PEG 400, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol


QUESTIONS & COMMENTS

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PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to the active ingredient in Children's Tylenol®*Children's Acetaminophen ElixirCherry FlavorFor ages 2 to 112 FL OZ (60 mL)

This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, distributor of Tylenol®.