Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
4 16
- 4 16
Overview
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache the common cold temporarily reduces fever flu sore throat
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache the common cold temporarily reduces fever flu sore throat
Dosage & Administration
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 Age (years) under 2 2 to 3 4 to 5 6 to 8 9 to 10 11 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)
Warnings & Precautions
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 a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Sore throat warning: if sore thoat 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 acetaminophe or any of the inactive indreadients in this product. Ask a doctor before use if your child has liver disease. Ask a doctor before use if your child is 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 5 days 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.
Purpose
Purpose Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Keep Out of Reach of Children
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.
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