Label: PEDIACARE-COUGH-RUNNYNOSE- acetaminophen,chlorpheniramine maleate,dextromethorphan liquid

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Drug Label Information

Updated August 7, 2017

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients

    (in each 5 mL)

    Acetaminophen 160 mg

    Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg

    Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg

  • Purpose

    Acetaminophen 160 mg…………….Fever reducer/Pain reliever

    Chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg……Antihistamine

    Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg………Cough suppressant

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves the following cold/flu symptoms:

    • minor aches and pains
    • cough
    • headache
    • sore throat
    • sneezing and runny nose
    • temporarily reduces fever
  • Warnings

    Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Sever liver damage may occur if the 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.

    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.

  • Do not use

    • 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.
    • 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 the child is allergic to any of the ingredients in this product.
  • Ask a doctor before use if the child has

    • glaucoma
    • liver disease
    • a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
    • cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if child is taking

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

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

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

    Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) could cause serious health problems, including liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    • do not exceed recommended dosage (see overdose warning)
    • do not use in infants
    • this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
    • shake well before using
    • use only the dosing cup provided
    • find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age
    • if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
    • do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
    • mL = milliliter
    Weight (lbs)
    Age (yrs)
    Dose (mL)
    under 36
    under 4
    do not use
    36 - 47
    4 - 5
    do not use unless directed by a doctor
    48-95
    6-11
    10 mL

    Other information

    • dosage cup provided
    • store at room temperature
    • Tamper Evident: Do not use if printed safety seal on the bottle is broken or missing.
  • Inactive ingredients

    citric acid, FD&C red no.40, flavors, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose / carboxymethylcellulose sodium, potassium sorbate, purified water, sorbitol, sucralose, xanthan gum.

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    PediaCare® Children Cough & Runny Nose

    Fever, Sore Throat & Sneezing

    4 FL OZ FL (118 mL)

    Cherry Flavor

    Carton

    Carton

    Container Label - TOP

    Container Label - TOP

    Container Label - Base

    Container Label - Base

    Container Label - Back

    Container Label - Back

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    PEDIACARE-COUGH-RUNNYNOSE 
    acetaminophen,chlorpheniramine maleate,dextromethorphan liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59556-852
    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
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (UNII: XY6UN3QB6S)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    POTASSIUM SORBATE (UNII: 1VPU26JZZ4)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRY (Cherry Flavor) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59556-852-58118 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/09/2010
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34107/09/2010
    Labeler - Strides Pharma Inc (078868278)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Fareva Richmond, Inc.969523245MANUFACTURE(59556-852) , ANALYSIS(59556-852) , LABEL(59556-852) , PACK(59556-852)