Uses
temporarily:
- reduces fever
- relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- the common cold
- flu
- headache
- sore throat
- toothache
WARNINGS
Liver warnings
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
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.
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 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
| Weight (lb) | Age (yr) | Dose (mL)* |
|---|---|---|
| Under 24 | Under 2 years | 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 |
*or as directed by a doctor
Other information
- each 5 mL contains: sodium: 2 mg
- Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
- grape flavored suspension supplied in the following oral dosage forms:
NDC 0121-0946-05: 5 mL unit dose cup, in a tray of ten cups.
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame K, butylparaben, citric acid, flavoring, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, veegum and xanthan gum.
