CVS 44-098
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:headachetoothachesore throatfluthe common cold
- temporarily reduces fever
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 nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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 warfarin.
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
- any new symptoms appear
- redness or swelling is present
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
*or as directed by a doctor
| Weight (lb) | Age (yr) | Dose (mL)* |
| Under 24 | Under 2 | Ask a doctor |
| 24-35 | 2-3 | 5 mL |
| 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 |
- this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
- do not give more than directed
- shake well before using
- mL = milliliter
- only use the dose cup provided
- 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 give more than 5 times in 24 hours
Other information
- store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum