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, which is the maximum daily amount
- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday 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.
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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease.
Ask a doctor before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
When using this product: Do not exceed recommended dose.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under 12 years
- 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.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Paoison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults/children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- do not take more than directed
- find dose in chart below
- if possible, use weight to dose, otherwise use age
- dosage may be repeasted every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor
- do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours
| Weight (lbs) | under 24 | 24-35 | 36-47 | 48-59 | 60-71 | 72-95 | over 95 |
| Age (years) | under 2 | 2 to 3 | 4 to 5 | 6 to 8 | 9 to 10 | 11 | 12 to adult |
| Dosage Teaspoonful (tsp) | consult Physician | 1 tsp (5 mL) | 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 mL) | 2 tsp (10 mL) | 2 1/2 tsp (12.5 mL) | 3 tsp (15 mL) | 4 tsp (20 mL) |
