LEADER CHILDRENS PAIN AND FEVER- acetaminophen suspension 
Cardinal Health

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Cardinal Health Children’s Pain & Fever Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful)

Acetaminophen 160 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

temporarily:

reduces fever
relieves minor aches and pains due to:
the common cold
flu
headache
sore throat
toothache

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.
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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

When using this product

do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning)

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.

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; tsp = teaspoonful
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 or tsp)*

under 24

under 2 years

ask a doctor

24-35

2-3 years

5 mL (1 tsp)

36-47

4-5 years

7.5 mL (1 ½ tsp)

48-59

6-8 years

10 mL (2 tsp)

60-71

9-10 years

12.5 mL (2 ½ tsp)

72-95

11 years

15 mL (3 tsp)

*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 (1 tsp) contains: sodium 3 mg
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
do not use if printed neckband is broken or missing
see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, calcium sulfate, carrageenan, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, hydroxyethyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, tribasic sodium phosphate

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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Children’s

Pain & Fever

Acetaminophen

160 mg per 5 mL

Oral Suspension

Fever Reducer – Pain Reliever

Aspirin Free

Ibuprofen Free

Alcohol Free

Strawberry Flavor

4 FL OZ (118 mL)

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LEADER CHILDRENS PAIN AND FEVER 
acetaminophen suspension
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:49781-010
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
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (UNII: XY6UN3QB6S)  
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
CALCIUM SULFATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: WAT0DDB505)  
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TRIBASIC (UNII: A752Q30A6X)  
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
CARRAGEENAN (UNII: 5C69YCD2YJ)  
Product Characteristics
ColorREDScore    
ShapeSize
FlavorSTRAWBERRYImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:49781-010-041 in 1 CARTON03/03/201002/21/2018
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 not finalpart34303/03/201002/21/2018
Labeler - Cardinal Health (097537435)

Revised: 12/2020
 
Cardinal Health