CHILDRENS ACETAMINOPHEN- acetaminophen elixir
We Care Distributor Inc.
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Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/Fever reducer
Uses
temporarily:
- reduces fever
- relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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the common cold
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flu
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headache
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sore throat
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toothache
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 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
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- new symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
- fever gets worse or lasts 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 or symptoms.
Directions
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this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
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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
- 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 5 mL
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
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each teaspoon (5 mL) contains: sodium 7 mg
- Store at room temperature 15º - 30ºC (59º - 86ºF)
- Protect from Freezing.
- Protect from Light.
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TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF PRINTED INNER CAP SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, FD&C red # 40, FD&C blue # 1, flavor, glycerin. PEG 400, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
*Compare to the active ingredient in Children's Tylenol® Elixir
Children's Acetaminophen Elixir
Grape Flavor
For ages 2 to 11
2 FL OZ (60 mL)
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