Crossing well Health Pedia Care Pain + Fever Drug Facts
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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 cold▪flu▪headache▪sore throat▪toothache
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
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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
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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 your child is allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product
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Ask a doctor before use if your child has liver disease
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
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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
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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
**or as directed by a doctor
| Weight (lb) | Age (yr) | Dose (mL) ** |
| 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 |
- ▪this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
- ▪do not give more than directed (seeoverdose warning)
- ▪shake well before using
- ▪mL = milliliter
- ▪find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
- ▪remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child’s dose into the dosing cup
- ▪do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
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Attention: use only enclosed dosing cupl specifically designed for use with this product.
Do not use any other dosing device.
Other information
- ▪very low sodium
- ▪store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavors, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium benzoate, purified water, sodium citrate dihydrate, sorbitol liquid, sucralose, xanthan gum
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