Label: ACETAMINOPHEN liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated December 7, 2009

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredient (in each teaspoon (5 mL))Purpose
    Acetaminophen 160 mgPain reliever - fever reducer
  • Uses

    for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with

    • a cold or flu
    • sore throat
    • headache
    • toothache
    • temporarily reduces fever
  • Warnings

    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 product containing acetaminophen
    • more than directed (see overdose warning)

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • new symptoms occur
    • redness or swelling is present
    • pain gets worse or lasts for more than 5 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of the 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. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    • find right dose on chart
    • if possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age
    • if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours
    • do not use more than 5 times in 24 hours
    WeightAgeDose
    under 24 lbsunder 2 yearsask a doctor
    24 to 35 lbs2 to 3 years1 teaspoon (5 mL)
    36 to 47 lbs4 to 5 years1 ½ teaspoons (7.5 mL)
    48 to 59 lbs6 to 8 years2 teaspoons (10 mL)
    60 to 71 lbs9 to 10 years2 ½ teaspoons (12.5 mL)
    72 to 95 lbs11 years3 teaspoons (15 mL)
  • Other information

    store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)

  • Inactive ingredients

    artificial cherry flavor, benzoic acid, citric acid, D&C Red #33, FD&C Red #40, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 1450, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose

  • Questions?

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    ACETAMINOPHEN

    ORAL SOLUTION USP

    160 mg/5 mL

    PAIN RELIEVER - FEVER REDUCER

    Alcohol-Free
    Aspirin-Free
    Saccharin-Free
    Cherry-Flavored

    EACH TEASPOON (5 mL) CONTAINS:
    Acetaminophen USP            160 mg

    TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use this product if
    inner foil seal over the mouth of the bottle
    is cut, torn, broken or missing.

    THIS PACKAGE FOR HOUSEHOLDS
    WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN

    Distributed by:
    GOLDLINE LABORATORIES, INC.
    Sellersville, PA 18960
    Dist. 1990 0809REV 71

    Relabeling of "Additional Barcode Label" by:
    Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Tulsa, OK      74146

    NDC 54868-1791-0
    TAMPER-EVIDENT

    ONE PINT (473 mL)

    image of package label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ACETAMINOPHEN 
    acetaminophen liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:54868-1791(NDC:0182-1473)
    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
    BENZOIC ACID (UNII: 8SKN0B0MIM)  
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 1450 (UNII: OJ4Z5Z32L4)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorredScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:54868-1791-0473 mL in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34307/07/2004
    Labeler - Physicians Total Care, Inc. (194123980)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Physicians Total Care, Inc.194123980relabel