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