Dolgencorp, LLC Children’s Pain Relief Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful)
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
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 has ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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
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
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
*or as directed by a doctor
Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
| Weight (lb) | Age (yr) | Dose (mL or tsp)* |
| under 24 | under 2 years | ask a doctor |
| 24-35 | 2-3 years | 5 mL (1 tsp) |
| 36-47 | 4-5 years | 7.5 mL (1 ½ tsp) |
| 48-59 | 6-8 years | 10 mL (2 tsp) |
| 60-71 | 9-10 years | 12.5 mL (2 ½ tsp) |
| 72-95 | 11 years | 15 mL (3 tsp) |
- •this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
- •do not give more than directed (see overdose warning)
- •shake well before using
- •mL = milliliter; tsp = teaspoonful
- •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
- •repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
- •do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
Other information
- •each 5 mL (1 tsp) contains: sodium 3 mg
- •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- •do not use if printed neckband is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, calcium sulfate, carrageenan, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, hydroxyethyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, tribasic sodium phosphate