Childrens Acetaminophen

CVS
Aaron Industries, Inc.

Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active Ingredient
• Purpose
• Childrens Acetaminophen Uses
• Warnings
• Ask a doctor before use if your child has
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is
• When using this product
• Stop use and ask a doctor if
• Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
• Directions
• Childrens Acetaminophen Other information
• Inactive Ingredients
• Principal Display Panel

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active Ingredient

Acetaminophen 160 mg

Purpose

Acetaminophen.............................Pain reliever/fever reducer

Childrens Acetaminophen Uses

temporarily reduces fever
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
• the common cold • flu • headache
• sore throat • toothache

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.

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

• new symptoms occur
• redness or swelling is present
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
These could be signs of a serious condition.

Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Overdose Warning: Taking more than the
recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver
damage. In case of accidental overdose, seek
professional assistance or contact a Poison Control
Center immediately. Quick medical attention is
critical 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
• find right dose on chart below. If possible, use
weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
• use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use
with this product. Do not use any other dosing
device.
• if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while
symptoms last
• do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
• do not give more than 5 days unless directed
by a doctor

Weight (lb)                     Age (yr)                     Dose (tsp or mL)
under 24                          under 2                      ask a doctor
24-35                                 2-3                              1 teaspoon or 5 mL
36-47                                 4-5                              1 1/2 teaspoons or 7.5 mL
48-59                                 6-8                              2 teaspoons or 10 mL
60-71                                 9-10                            2 1/2 teaspoons or 12.5 mL
72-95                                 11                               3 teaspoons or 15 mL

Childrens Acetaminophen Other information

• store at controlled room temperature
• see bottom panel for lot number and
expiration date

Inactive Ingredients

acesulfame potassium, butyl paraben,
carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cellulose, citric acid,
flavors, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, propylene
glycol, purified water, red 40, sodium benzoate,
sorbitol, xanthan gum

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