Label: PEDIACARE CHILDRENS FEVER REDUCER PAIN RELIEVER CHERRY- acetaminophen liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Updated July 24, 2017

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  • 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. Sever 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 non-prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist
    •   if the child is allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product

    Ask a doctor before use if the child has liver disease.

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

    When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage (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
    • new symptoms occur
    • redness or swelling is present

    These could be signs of a serious condition.

  • 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

    •   this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
    •   shake well before using.
    •   find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to determine dose; otherwise, use age.
    •   only use the enclosed syringe Do not use any other syringe, dropper, spoon or dosing device when giving this medicine to your child.
    •   remove cap and insert syringe into hole at top of bottle and turn upside down.
    •   pull back syringe until filled to the prescribed level. If you pass the prescribed level, simply push syringe back in until you have reached the desired level. Slowly dispense the liquid into your child's mouth (towards inner cheek).
    •   if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
    •   do not use more than 5 times in 24 hours (see overdose warning)
    •   do not give more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor
    •   replace cap tightly to maintain child resistance
    •   ml = millilitre
    Weight (lbs)
    Age (yrs)
    Dose (mL)
                      under 24
                  under 2 years
      ask a doctor
         24-35
          2-3 years
    5 ml
  • Other Information

    •   store at 20-25˚C (68-77˚F)
    •   tamper evident: do not use if printed seal on bottle is broken or missing
  • Inactive Ingredients

    citric acid , FD&C red no.40, flavors, glycerine, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, potassium sorbate, purified water, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum

  • Questions

    1-888-474-3099 Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm eastern standard time   PediCare.com

  • Principal Display Panel

    Infants  2-3 Years

    PediaCare®

    Fever REDUCER

    Pain RELIEVER

    ACETAMINOPHEN

    Acetaminophen Oral Suspension 160mg/5ml

    Cherry Flavor

    2 FL OZ (59 mL)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    PEDIACARE CHILDRENS FEVER REDUCER PAIN RELIEVER CHERRY 
    acetaminophen liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59556-854
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN160 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (UNII: XY6UN3QB6S)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POTASSIUM SORBATE (UNII: 1VPU26JZZ4)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59556-854-6059 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 1: Convenience Kit of Co-Package07/08/2010
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34307/08/2010
    Labeler - Strides Pharma Inc (078868278)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Denison Pharmaceuticals, LLC001207208MANUFACTURE(59556-854)