Label: CHILDRENS ACETAMINOPHEN- acetaminophen elixir

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Drug Label Information

Updated October 13, 2016

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  • Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

    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

    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 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

    • new symptoms occur
    • redness or swelling is present
    • pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

    These could be signs of a serious condition.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    Overdose warning

    Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    • this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
    • shake well before using
    • mL = milliliter
    • find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
    • repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
    • do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
    • do not give more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor

    Weight (lb.)      Age(yrs.)      Dose (mL*)

    Under 24           Under 2       Ask a doctor

    24-35                  2-3                 5 mL

    36-47                  4-5                 7.5 mL

    48-59                  6-8                 10 mL

    60-71                  9-10               12.5 mL

    72-95                  11                  15 mL

    * always check with your doctor before administering medicine to your infant/child

  • Other information

    • each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 7 mg
    • Store at room temperature 15º - 30ºC (59º - 86ºF)
    • Protect from Freezing.
    • Protect from Light.
    • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF PRINTED INNER CAP SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING
  • Inactive ingredients

    citric acid, FD&C red # 40, FD&C blue # 1, flavor, glycerin. PEG 400, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol

  • QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

    1-888-705-WECARE (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST) or www.wecaredistributor.com

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    *Compare to the active ingredient in Children's Tylenol® Elixir

    Children's Acetaminophen Elixir
    Grape Flavor
    For ages 2 to 11
    2 FL OZ (60 mL)

    Children Acetaminophen Elixir - Grape
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CHILDRENS ACETAMINOPHEN 
    acetaminophen elixir
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70005-049
    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)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorPURPLEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorGRAPE (GRAPE) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:70005-049-0160 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/13/2016
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINALpart34310/13/2016
    Labeler - We Care Distributor Inc. (079832998)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    PURINE PHARMA LLC019950491manufacture(70005-049)