CounterAct
CounterAct Children's Pain Reliever Content of label
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoon)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Purpose
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
Use temporarily:
- reduces fever
- relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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- 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
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.
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
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
Keep out of reach of children. 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
- do not give more than directed (see Liver warning)
- shake well before use
- find right dose on chart. 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 for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor
- this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
| Weight (lb) |
Age (yr) |
Dose (tsp or mL) |
| under 24 |
under 2 years |
ask a doctor |
| 24-35 |
2-3 years |
1 tsp or 5 mL |
| 36-47 |
4-5 years |
1 1/2 tsp or 7.5 mL |
| 48-59 |
6-8 years |
2 tsp or 10 mL |
| 60-71 |
9-10 years |
2 1/2 tsp or 12.5 mL |
| 72-95 |
11 years |
3 tsp or 15 mL |
Other information
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- each teaspoon contains: sodium 3 mg
- do not use if printed neckband is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, carrageenan, FD and C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, hydroxyethyl cellusose, microcrystalline cellulose, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution
Questions or comments?
1-800-282-3000
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