Label: CHILDRENS ACETAMINOPHEN- acetaminophen suspension

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

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient                                                                                  (in each 5 mL)  

    Acetaminophen 160 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

  • Uses

    temporarily:

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

    Liver warning: This product contains 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 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 the 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 the 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 for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any sign or symptoms

  • Directions

    •
    this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
    •
    do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
    •
    shake well before using
    •
    mL = milliliter
    •
    find the 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
    *
    or as directed by a doctor

    Weight (lbs)

    Age (yr)

    Dose (mL) *

    Under 24

    Under 2

    Ask a doctor

    24-35

    2-3 years

    5 mL 

    36-47

    4-5 years

    7.5 mL 

    48-59

    6-8 years

    10 mL 

    60-71

    9-10 years

    12.5 mL 

    72-95

    11 years

    15 mL 
  • Other information

    •
    each 5 mL contains: sodium 2 mg
    •
    Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]
    •
    protect from freezing
    •
    a red, berry flavored suspension supplied in the following oral dosage form:

    Overbagged with 5 Unit-Dose Cups per bag, NDC 55154-5787-5

  • Inactive ingredients

    Acesulfame K, butylparaben, citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, flavoring, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, veegum and xanthan gum.

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-800-845-8210.

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    MANUFACTURED BY

    Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.

    Greenville, SC 29605

    www.paipharma.com

    Distributed By:

    Cardinal Health

    Dublin, OH 43017

    L55345731223

    R09/20

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 mL Cup

    Children’s Acetaminophen Oral Suspension

    160 mg per 5 mL

    5 Unit-Dose Cups

    Bag Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CHILDRENS ACETAMINOPHEN 
    acetaminophen suspension
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55154-5787(NDC:0121-1781)
    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
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    BUTYLPARABEN (UNII: 3QPI1U3FV8)  
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (UNII: XY6UN3QB6S)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE (UNII: 6M3P64V0NC)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorredScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorBERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55154-5787-55 in 1 BAG09/17/2007
    15 mL in 1 CUP, UNIT-DOSE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01309/17/2007
    Labeler - Cardinal Health 107, LLC (118546603)
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