Label: CHILDRENS ACETAMINOPHEN LIQUID- acetaminophen liquid

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

DISCLAIMER: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

Drug Label Information

Updated October 12, 2016

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active Ingredient: Acetaminophen 160 mg (in each 5 mL)

  • PURPOSE

    Purpose: Pain reliever/fever reducer

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Uses

    temporarily:

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

    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 wheather 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 or 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 for more than 5 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts for 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 of symptoms.

  • Directions

    • this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
    • Shake well before using
    • mL = mililliter
    • 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                 5mL

    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 5 mL contains: sodium 7 mg
    • store between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
    • protect from freezing
    • protect from light
  • Inactive ingredients

    citric acid, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, PEG 400, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol

  • QUESTIONS & 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®*
    Children's Acetaminophen Elixir
    Cherry Flavor
    For ages 2 to 11
    2 FL OZ (60 mL)

    This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, distributor of Tylenol®.

    Children Acetaminophen Elixir - Cherry

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CHILDRENS ACETAMINOPHEN LIQUID 
    acetaminophen liquid
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70005-048
    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)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    Color    Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRY (cherry flavor) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:70005-048-0160 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product10/12/2016
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34310/11/2016
    Labeler - We Care Distributor Inc. (079832998)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    PURINE PHARMA LLC019950491manufacture(70005-048)