Label: ACETAMINOPHEN solution

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

    ACETAMINOPHEN 160 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

    headache
    muscular aches
    backache
    minor pain of arthritis
    the common cold
    toothache
    premenstrual and menstrual cramps

    temporarily reduces fever

  • Warnings

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

    adult takes more than 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
    child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
    taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
    adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

    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.
    for more than 10 days for pain unless directed by a doctor
    for more than 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor
    if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients of this product

    Ask a doctor before use if the user has liver disease

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is taking the blood thining drug warfarin.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    symptoms do not improve
    new symptoms occur
    pain or fever persists or gets worse

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

    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.  (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
    age dose

    adults and children 12 years of age and over

    20.3 mL (650 mg) every 4 to 6 hours
    not to exceed 6 doses in a 24-hour period

    children 6 to under 12 years of age

    10.15 mL (325 mg) every 4 hours
    not to exceed 5 doses in a 24-hour period

    children 4 to under 6 years of age

    7.5 mL (240 mg) every 4 hours
    not to exceed 5 doses in a 24-hour period

    children 2 to under 4 years of age

    5 mL (160 mg) every 4 hours
    not to exceed 5 doses in a 24-hour period

    children under 2 years of age

    consult a doctor

  • Other information

    ■ Each 5 mL contains: sodium 2 mg

    ■ store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]

    ■ keep tightly closed  ■ protect from light

    ■ a red, cherry flavored solution supplied in the following oral dosage forms:

    650mg/20.3 mL unit dose cup

    Overbagged with 5 x 20.3 mL unit dose cups per bag, NDC 55154-9449-5

  • Inactive ingredients:

    Citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, flavoring, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol and sucrose.

  • Questions or comments?

    Call 1-800-845-8210. You may also report serious side effects to this phone number.

  • MANUFACTURED BY:

    Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc.

    Greenville, SC 29605

    www.paipharma.com

    Distributed by:
    Cardinal Health

    Dublin, OH 43017

    L53336121223

    R10/20

  • Principal Display Panel

    Acetaminophen Oral Solution USP

    650 mg/20.3 mL

    5 Cups

    Bag Label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ACETAMINOPHEN 
    acetaminophen solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55154-9449(NDC:0121-1971)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN650 mg  in 20.3 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorredScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55154-9449-55 in 1 BAG08/01/2007
    120.3 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 DrugM01308/01/2007
    Labeler - Cardinal Health 107, LLC (118546603)