Label: DOLEX CHILDREN PAIN AND FEVER- acetaminophen suspension

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated March 4, 2024

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient & Purpose

    Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)Purpose
    Acetaminophen 160 mgPain reliever/ fever reducer
  • Uses

    For the temporary relief of minor aches and pain due to:

    • a cold
    • headache
    • sore throat
    • toothache
    • and to reduce fever
  • 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 nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
    • If your child is allergic to acetaminophen or any other 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.

    When using this product

    do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning).

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • any new symptoms occur
    • redness or swelling is present

    Keep out of reach of children.

    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 at 1-800-222-1222. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    • this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use

    • shake well before using
    • use only enclosed dosing cup. Do not use any other dosing device

    • mL = milliliter

    • use the dose that corresponds to your child's age

    Age (years)Dose (mL)*
    under 2consult a doctor
    2 to under 45 mL
    4 to under 5

    7.5 mL

    6 to under 8 10 mL
    9 to under 1012.5 mL
    11 to under 1215 mL

    *Dose may be repeated every 4 hours while symptoms persist, up to five times a day or as directed by a doctor.

  • Other information

    • each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
    • store between 68-77° F (20-25° C)
    • do not refrigerate
    • keep carton for full directions for use
  • Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, FD&C red # 40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, xanthan gum

  • Questions?

    +1-866-359-3478 (9 AM - 5 PM EST) or pharmadel.com

    ** This product is not manufactured or distributed by Mcneil Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Children’s Tylenol® Oral Suspension.

  • Distributed by:

    PHARMADEL LLC.

    New Castle, DE 19720

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DOLEX  CHILDREN PAIN AND FEVER
    acetaminophen suspension
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55758-026
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN160 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    BUTYLPARABEN (UNII: 3QPI1U3FV8)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (UNII: XY6UN3QB6S)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: K679OBS311)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorredScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:55758-026-041 in 1 BOX01/01/2023
    1118 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01301/01/2023
    Labeler - Pharmadel LLC (030129680)