Uses
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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- headache
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- muscular aches
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- backache
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- minor pain of arthritis
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- the common cold
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- toothache
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- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if:
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- adult takes more than 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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- child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
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- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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- adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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- skin reddening
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- blisters
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- 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
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- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
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- if you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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- for more than 10 days for pain unless directed by a doctor
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- for more than 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor
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- if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients of this product
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- symptoms do not improve
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- new symptoms occur
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- pain or fever persists or gets worse
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. (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
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- do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
| age | dose |
|---|---|
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adults and children 12 years of age and over |
20.3 mL (650 mg) every 4 to 6 hours |
|
children 6 to under 12 years of age |
10.15 mL (325 mg) every 4 hours |
|
children 4 to under 6 years of age |
7.5 mL (240 mg) every 4 hours |
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children 2 to under 4 years of age |
5 mL (160 mg) every 4 hours |
|
children under 2 years of age |
consult a doctor |
Other information
■ Each 5 mL contains: sodium 2 mg
■ store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]
■ keep tightly closed ■ protect from light
■ a red, cherry flavored solution supplied in the following oral dosage forms:
650mg/20.3 mL unit dose cup
Overbagged with 5 x 20.3 mL unit dose cups per bag, NDC 55154-9449-5
Inactive ingredients:
Citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, flavoring, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol and sucrose.
Questions or comments?
Call 1-800-845-8210. You may also report serious side effects to this phone number.
