childrens fever reducer and pain reliever
Rite Aid Corporation Children’s Fever Reducer & Pain Reliever Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful)
- Purpose
- childrens fever reducer and pain reliever Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- childrens fever reducer and pain reliever Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- Principal Display Panel
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
childrens fever reducer and pain reliever Uses
temporarily:
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• reduces fever -
• 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
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• 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
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• 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 has ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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
do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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• 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.
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 even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
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• this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use -
• do not give more than directed (see overdose warning) -
• shake well before using -
• mL = milliliter; tsp = teaspoonful -
• find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. -
• remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child’s dose into the dosing cup -
• repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last -
• do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
Weight (lb) |
Age (yr) |
Dose (mL or tsp)* |
under 24 |
under 2 years |
ask a doctor |
24-35 |
2-3 years |
5 mL (1 tsp) |
36-47 |
4-5 years |
7.5 mL (1 ½ tsp) |
48-59 |
6-8 years |
10 mL (2 tsp) |
60-71 |
9-10 years |
12.5 mL (2 ½ tsp) |
72-95 |
11 years |
15 mL (3 tsp) |
*or as directed by a doctor
Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
Other information
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• each 5 mL (1 tsp) contains: sodium 3 mg -
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) -
• do not use if printed neckband is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, calcium sulfate, carrageenan, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, hydroxyethyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, tribasic sodium phosphate
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
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Compare to the active ingredient of Children’s Tylenol® Oral Suspension
children’s fever reducer & pain reliever
acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL
oral suspension
alcohol free
aspirin free
grape flavor
ibuprofen free
gluten-free
for ages 2-11 years
dosage cup included
4 FL OZ (118 mL)
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