COUGH AND SORE THROAT CHILDRENS- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr suspension
CVS Pharmacy
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CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Cough & Sore Throat Drug Facts
Uses
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- temporarily relieves:
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- minor aches and pains
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- headache
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- minor sore throat pain
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- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
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- temporarily reduces fever
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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- in a child under 4 years of age
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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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- in a child who is taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child’s prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
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- if your child has ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if your child has
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- liver disease
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- chronic cough that lasts, or as occurs with asthma
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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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- remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child’s dose into the dosing cup
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- may be given every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
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- use enclosed dosing cup only. Keep for use with this product only. Do not use any other dosing device.
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Age |
Dose |
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children under 4 years of age |
do not use |
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children 4 to under 6 years of age |
5 mL |
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children 6 to under 12 years of age |
10 mL |
Other information
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- each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
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- contains no aspirin
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- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Protect from light.
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- close cap tightly
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CHILDRENS
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hbr suspension |
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| Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574) |
Revised: 10/2020
Document Id: c0039f9e-84e5-4187-88e7-d1106a6c67d0
Set id: 06818312-c8ca-4047-b5d4-9dd38c18dfe1
Version: 8
Effective Time: 20201027
CVS Pharmacy