Dolex Children Pain & Fever (APTA)
Drug Facts
Active ingredient & Purpose
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Active ingredient (in each 5 mL) | Purpose |
| Acetaminophen 160 mg | Pain reliever/ fever reducer |
Uses
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pain due to:
- a cold
- headache
- sore throat
- toothache
- and to reduce fever
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
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 other 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 warfarin.
When using this product
do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning).
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 occur
- redness or swelling is present
Keep out of reach of children.
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 at 1-800-222-1222. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
*Dose may be repeated every 4 hours while symptoms persist, up to five times a day or as directed by a doctor.
| Age (years) | Dose (mL)* |
| under 2 | consult a doctor |
| 2 to under 4 | 5 mL |
| 4 to under 5 | 7.5 mL |
| 6 to under 8 | 10 mL |
| 9 to under 10 | 12.5 mL |
| 11 to under 12 | 15 mL |
- this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
Other information
- each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
- store between 68-77° F (20-25° C)
- do not refrigerate
- keep carton for full directions for use
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, FD&C red # 40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum
Questions?
+1-866-359-3478 (9 AM - 5 PM EST) or pharmadel.com
** This product is not manufactured or distributed by Mcneil Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Children’s Tylenol® Oral Suspension.
Distributed by:
PHARMADEL LLC.
New Castle, DE 19720