Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily reduces fever
- temporarily 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:
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 non-prescription). 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
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
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- new symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
*or as directed by a doctor
| Weight (lb) | Age (year) | 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 take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
- shake well before using
- mL = milliliter
- use only the enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
- if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
- do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
- do not give more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor
- find the right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
Other information
- each 5 mL contains:sodium 2 mg
- store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
- do not refrigerate
- see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, flavors, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum