Acetaminophen Oral Suspension
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
temporarily:
- reduces fever
- relieves minor aches and pains due to: the common coldfluheadachesore throattoothache
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
- adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert
Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
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.
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 you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if the user has liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is taking the blood thinning drug 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.
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days (for adults) or 5 days (for children)
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- new symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
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.
Directions
| Under 24 | Under 2 years | 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 |
| Over 96 | adults and children 12 years and over | 20 mL |
- Use as directed per healthcare professional.
- do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
- shake well before using
- find the right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
- repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
- do not take 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)
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, butylparaben, citric acid anhydrous, flavoring, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, and xanthan gum.
Alcohol Free, Aspirin Free, Gluten Free, Ibuprofen Free
How Supplied
NDC 0121-0941-05: 5 mL unit dose cup, in a tray of ten cups.
NDC 0121-1882-11: 10.15 mL unit dose cup, in a tray of ten cups.
NDC 0121-2823-21: 20.3 mL unit dose cup, in a tray of ten cups.
- grape flavored suspension supplied in the following oral dosage forms:
Call 1-800-845-8210.
MANUFACTURED BY
Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.
Greenville, SC 29860
www.paipharma.com