pain relief
Western Family Pain Relief Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoon)
- Purpose
- pain relief Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- pain relief Other information
- Inactive ingredients
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoon)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
pain relief Uses
temporarily:
- 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
- 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
- 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
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.
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
- this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
- do not give more than directed (see Liver warning)
- shake well before using
- 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
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 |
Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
Other information
- each teaspoon 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
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Children’s
Pain RELIEF
ACETAMINOPHEN
Oral Suspension Liquid
Pain Reliever, Fever Reducer
Ages 2-11
Aspirin Free
Alcohol Free
Gluten Free
Grape flavor
80 mg per 1/2 teaspoon (160 mg per 5 mL)
COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT OF CHIDLREN'S TYLENOL® ORAL SUSPENSION
pain reliefAcetaminophen SUSPENSION
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