Drug Facts
Active ingredient(s)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever / fever reducer
Uses
Temporarily:
reduces fever and 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
Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
Symptoms may include:
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
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.
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.
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)
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. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
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
- new symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Directions
- 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 the right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
- repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
- do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
Weight (lb) — Age (yr) — Dose (mL or tsp)
Under 24 lbs — Under 2 years — Ask a doctor
24-35 lbs — 2-3 years — 5 mL (1 tsp)
36-47 lbs — 4-5 years — 7.5 mL (1½ tsp)
48-59 lbs — 6-8 years — 10 mL (2 tsp)
60-71 lbs — 9-10 years — 12.5 mL (2½ tsp)
72-95 lbs — 11 years — 15 mL (3 tsp)
Attention:
- use only enclosed dosage cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
Other information
- each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 2 mg
- store between 20-25° (68-77°F)
- dosage cup provided
- do not use if printed bottle wrap is missing or broken
- see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredient(s)
citric acid, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, hydroxypropyl methycellulose, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, xanthan gum
