Label: CAREONE CHILDRENS COLD AND FLU- acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl suspension

  • NDC Code(s): 41520-833-26
  • Packager: American Sales Company
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated August 6, 2018

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  • Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)

    Acetaminophen 160 mg

    Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg

    Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Antihistamine

    Cough suppressant

    Nasal decongestant

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves the following cold/flu symptoms:
    minor aches and pains
    headache
    sore throat
    cough
    stuffy nose
    sneezing and runny nose
    temporarily reduces fever
  • 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
    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 nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
    to make a child sleepy
    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.
    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

    liver disease
    heart disease
    high blood pressure
    thyroid disease
    diabetes
    persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
    cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
    a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
    glaucoma
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is

    taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
    taking sedatives or tranquilizers
  • When using this product

    do not exceed recommended dosage (see overdose warning)
    excitability may occur, especially in children
    marked drowsiness may occur
    sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if

    nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur
    pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
    fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    redness or swelling is present
    new symptoms occur
    cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

    Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). 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
    do not give more than directed (see overdose warning)
    shake well before using
    mL = milliliter
    find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
    remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child’s dose into the dosing cup
    repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
    do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours

    Weight (lb)

    Age (yr)

    Dose (mL)*

    under 36

    under 4 years

    do not use

    36-47

    4 to 5 years

    do not use unless directed by a doctor

    48-95

    6 to 11 years

    10 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

    each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F).
    do not use if printed neckband is broken or missing
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, calcium sulfate, carrageenan, D&C red #33, edetate disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, polysorbate 80, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucrose, tribasic sodium phosphate, xanthan gum

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    Compare to the active ingredients in Children’s Tylenol® Cold + Flu Oral Suspension

    For Ages 6 to 11

    Children’s

    COLD & FLU

    Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer-Acetaminophen

    Antihistamine-Chlorpheniramine Maleate

    Cough Suppressant-Dextromethorphan HBr

    Nasal Decongestant-Phenylephrine HCl

    Oral Suspension

    RELIEF OF:

    Fever • Sore Throat

    Sneezing • Runny Nose

    Cough • Stuffy Nose

    OUR PHARMACISTS RECOMMEND

    Grape Flavor

    4 FL OZ (118mL)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CAREONE CHILDRENS COLD AND FLU 
    acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hbr, phenylephrine hcl suspension
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:41520-833
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN160 mg  in 5 mL
    CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U) CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE1 mg  in 5 mL
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE5 mg  in 5 mL
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE2.5 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    CALCIUM SULFATE (UNII: WAT0DDB505)  
    CARRAGEENAN (UNII: 5C69YCD2YJ)  
    D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    EDETATE DISODIUM (UNII: 7FLD91C86K)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TRIBASIC (UNII: A752Q30A6X)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPURPLEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorGRAPEImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:41520-833-261 in 1 CARTON08/01/2018
    1118 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34108/01/2018
    Labeler - American Sales Company (809183973)