Active ingredient (in each tablet) | Purpose |
---|---|
Acetaminophen 160 mg | Pain reliever, fever reducer |
Inactive ingredients:
Cellulose acetate, citric acid anhydrous, crospovidone, D&C Red No. 7 calcium lake, †dextrose, flavour, magnesium stearate, povidone, †sucralose.
Aspartame free, sweetened with †
Uses
Reduces fever
Temporarily relieves
sore throat pain
chills
mild to moderate aches and pain due to common cold and flu
Directions
Do not give your child more than directed (see liver warnings).
Children ages 2-11 years: For accurate dosing, follow instructions carefully. If possible, dose by weight, otherwise use age. Chew or let tablet dissolve in mouth.
Weight (lbs) | Weight (kg) | Age (years) | Single Oral Dose (Tablets) | Single Oral Dose (mg) |
---|---|---|---|---|
24-35 | 11-15.9 | 2-3 | 1 | 160 |
36-47 | 16-21.9 | 4-5 | 1½ | 240 |
48-59 | 22-26.9 | 6-8 | 2 | 320 |
60-71 | 27-31.9 | 9-10 | 2½ | 400 |
72-95 | 32-43.9 | 11 | 3 | 480 |
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 your child is allergic to acetaminophen or any other ingredient in this product. If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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
pain lasts for more than 5 days
fever lasts for more than 3 days or sore throat pain lasts 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.
Read the complete label before use and follow all directions
Do not use if carton is open or if bottle inner foil seal is missing or broken
Store at 15 to 30°C
Child resistant package.
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