Uses
Temporarily:
- reduces fever
- relieves minor aches and pains which may be associated with the common cold, flu, headache, sore throat or 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.
Allergy Alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash.
If 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, or is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use:
- with any other products 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.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- new symptoms occur
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
- redness or swelling is present. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose Warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) can cause serious liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately. Prompt medical attention is critical 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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do not give more than directed (see overdose warning)
- shake well before using
- find the right dose on the chart below. (If possible, use weight to determine dose; otherwise, use age.)
- only use the enclosed AccuSafe®syringe
- remove cap, insert syringe to flow restrictor and invert bottle
- pull back syringe until filled to prescribed level and slowly dispense the liquid into your child’s mouth (toward the inner cheek)
- if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
- do not give more than 5 times in any 24-hour period
- replace cap tightly to maintain child resistance
mL=mililiter
| Weight (lbs) | Age (yrs) | Dose |
| Under 24 | Under 2 | Ask a doctor |
| 24-35 | 2-3 | 5 mL |
Other information
- each 5 mL contains: sodium 6 mg
- store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
- AccuSafe® dosing device enclosed
- check expiration date on bottle or box before using
