Children's Acetaminophen Oral Suspension
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoon)
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 your child takes:
- more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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). Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using with other drugs if you are not sure.
- 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)
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
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. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
| under 24 | under 2 years | ask a doctor |
| 24-35 | 2-3 years | 1 tsp or 5 mL |
| 36-47 | 4-5 years | 1 1/2 tsp or 7.5 mL |
| 48-59 | 6-8 years | 2 tsp or 10 mL |
| 60-71 | 9-10 years | 2 1/2 tsp or 12.5 mL |
| 72-95 | 11 years | 3 tsp or 15 mL |
- do not give more than directed (see Liver and overdose warning)
- shake well before use
- this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
- use only with enclosed dosing cup
- repeat dose every 4 hours if needed
- do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
- do not give for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor
- find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose, otherwise; use age.
Other information
- each teaspoon contains: sodium 3 mg
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, carrageenan, D&C red no. 33, FD&C blue no. 1, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, hydroxyethyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution
Questions?
Call 601-859-0038
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Distributed by: R3 Pharmaceuticals,LLC Canton, MS 39046