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 • taken 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.
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
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.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
• do not take more than directed
This product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
• find dose in chart below, if possible, use weight to dose, otherwise use age
• dosage may be repeated every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor
• do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours • 5 milliliters (mL) = 1 teaspoon
|
Weight (lb) |
Under 24 |
24-36 |
36-47 |
48-59 |
60-71 |
72-95 |
|
age (yr) |
Under 2 |
2-3 |
4-5 |
6-8 |
9-10 |
11 |
|
Dosage (mL) |
ask a doctor |
5 mL |
7.5 mL |
10 mL |
12.5 mL |
15 mL |
Other information
• each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: sodium 7.9 mg
• store at room temperature 15°- 30°C (59°-86°F)
• protect from freezing • protect from light
• TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is broken or missing.
