Uses
temporarily:
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- reduces fever
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- relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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- the common cold
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- flu
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- headache
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- sore throat
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- toothache
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes
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- more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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- skin reddening
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- blisters
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- 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
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- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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- if your child has ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Directions
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- this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
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- do not give more than directed (see overdose warning)
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- shake well before using
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- mL = milliliter
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- find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
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- remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child’s dose into the dosing cup
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- repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
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- do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
|
Weight (lb) |
Age (yr) |
Dose (mL)* |
|
under 24 |
under 2 years |
ask a doctor |
|
24-35 |
2-3 years |
5 mL |
|
36-47 |
4-5 years |
7.5 mL |
|
48-59 |
6-8 years |
10 mL |
|
60-71 |
9-10 years |
12.5 mL |
|
72-95 |
11 years |
15 mL |
*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.
Other information
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- each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
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- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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- 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.
