ACETAMINOPHEN Acetaminophen CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE FD&C RED NO. 40 GLYCERIN POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 WATER SODIUM CITRATE SACCHARIN SODIUM SORBITOL SODIUM BENZOATE ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
Uses To reduce fever and for the temporary relief of 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.
Indications & Usage
Uses To reduce fever and for the temporary relief of 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.
Dosage & Administration
Directions shake well before using find the right dose on chart below, if possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age dosage may be repeated every 4 hours, or as directed by your doctor do not use more than 5 doses in 24 hours do not use more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor. find right dose on chart below, If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. Weight (lbs.) Age (years) dosage-teaspoonful (tsp.) under 24 under 2 consult Physician 24 to 35 2 to 3 1 tsp. (5 mL) 36 to 47 4 to 5 1 1/2 tsp. (7.5 mL) 48 to 59 6 to 8 2 tsp. (10 mL) 60 to 71 9 to 10 2 1/2 tsp. (12.5 mL) 72 to 95 11 3 tsp. (15 mL)
Warnings & Precautions
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. 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 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 Ask a doctor before use if your child has liver disease is on a sodium-restricted diet. 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 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. If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. 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. Quick medical attention is critical for adults/children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Purpose
Purpose Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Do Not Use
Do not use with any other drug 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
When Using
When using this product: Do not exceed recommended dose
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
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.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children.
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