Label: PAROX- children pain and fever acetaminophen 160 mg per 5ml suspension

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated May 27, 2024

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  • Active Ingredient (in each 5mL)

    Acetaminophen, 160mg

  • Inactive Ingredients 

    Anhydrous citric acid, cherry flavor, glycerin,microcrystalline cellulose,carboxymethylcellulose sodium, potassium sorbate, purified water, sorbitol solution, sucralose, sucrose, xanthan gum

  • 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 for this product 
    • With other drugs containing acetaminophen

    Allergy alert:acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

    • skin reddening 
    • blisters 
    • rash. 

    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 non-prescription). 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

    Ask a doctor before use if your child hasliver disease

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use ifyour 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

    Keep out of reach of children

    Do not use

    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
  • 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 the right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to confirm, otherwise use age
    • Remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child's dose in to the dosing cup
    • Repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
    • Do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours 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.

    Dosing Chart

    Weight (lbs)Age (Years)Dose (mL)
    under 24 lbsunder 2 yearsAsk a doctor
    24 -35 lbs2 - 3 years5 mL
    36 - 47 lbs4 - 5 years7.5 mL
    48 - 59 lbs6 - 8 years10 mL
    60 - 71 lbs9 -10 years12.5 mL
    72 - 95 lbs11 years15 mL

  • Other information

    • Each 5 ml contains Potassium 5 mg
    • Store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
    • Do not use if carton tape or bottle wrap imprinted with "PAROX" is broken or missing
  • Questions ?

    Call +1-800-587-4041

  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    INFANT'S PARXO FOR CHILDREN

    ACETAMINOPHEN 160 MG PER 5 ML ORAL SUSPENSION

    PAIN RELIVER/FEVER REDUCER

    DYE-FREE

    NDC-83658-016-01

    100 ML

    CHERRY FLAVOR

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    PAROX 
    children pain and fever acetaminophen 160 mg per 5ml suspension
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:83658-016
    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
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM (0.7 CARBOXYMETHYL SUBSTITUTION PER SACCHARIDE; 150 MPA.S AT 1%) (UNII: 99H65D77XY)  
    POTASSIUM SORBATE (UNII: 1VPU26JZZ4)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SORBITOL SOLUTION (UNII: 8KW3E207O2)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:83658-016-011 in 1 CARTON05/25/2024
    1100 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 1: Convenience Kit of Co-Package
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01305/25/2024
    Labeler - SJ INCORPORATION LTD (119051828)
    Registrant - SJ INCORPORATION LTD (119051828)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    WESTCOAST PHARMACEUTICAL WORKS LIMITED960107292manufacture(83658-016)