Active ingredient (each 5 mL contains) | Purpose |
|---|---|
Acetaminophen 160 mg | Pain reliever, fever reducer |
Inactive ingredients: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium, citric acid, flavours, glycerin, microcrystalline cellulose, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, sorbitol, sucralose, sucrose, water, xanthan gum.
Uses
For temporary relief of: mild to moderate aches & pains, fever and chills, sore throat pain due to common cold or flu.
Directions
Do not give your child more than directed (see liver warnings).
Children ages 2-5 years: SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE. For accurate dosing, follow instructions carefully. Use only the measuring cup provided and find the right dose on the chart. If possible, dose by weight, otherwise use age. Remove cap and squeeze dose into dosing cup.
Weight (lbs) | Weight (kg) | Age (years) | Single Oral Dose (mL) | Single Oral Dose (tsp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
24-35 | 11-15.9 | 2-3 | 5 | 1 |
36-47 | 16-21.9 | 4-5 | 7.5 | 1½ |
Single dose may be repeated every 4 to 6 hours, as needed. Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
Warnings: Liver warning: Acetaminophen may cause severe or possibly fatal liver damage if your child takes:
more than the recommended dose in 24 hours
with other drugs containing acetaminophen.
Symptoms of liver damage may include:
yellow skin or eyes
dark urine
sweating
nausea
vomiting
stomach pain
unusual tiredness
loss of appetite
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause serious skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
skin reddening
blisters
rash.
If any of these symptoms occur, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Do not use
with any other drug containing acetaminophen. If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist
if your child is allergic to acetaminophen or any other ingredient in this product.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child
has liver or kidney disease
takes the blood thinning drug warfarin.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
symptoms last for more than 5 days
fever lasts for more than 3 days
sore throat pain lasts for more than 2 days
existing pain or fever worsen or if new symptoms appear.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
In case of overdose: Call a Poison Control Centre or get medical help right away. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Do not use if carton seal or bottle neck band is missing or broken.
Child resistant package
Store at 15 to 30°C. Protect from light.
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