CHEWABLE ACETAMINOPHEN CHILDRENS- acetaminophen tablet, chewable

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D)

Available from:

Cardinal Health 110, LLC. DBA Leader

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Pain reliever/fever reducer - temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache sore throat flu toothache the common cold - headache - sore throat - flu - toothache - the common cold - temporarily reduces fever

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

CHEWABLE ACETAMINOPHEN CHILDRENS- ACETAMINOPHEN TABLET, CHEWABLE
CARDINAL HEALTH 110, LLC. DBA LEADER
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LEADER 44-450
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CHEWABLE TABLET)_
Acetaminophen 160 mg
_PURPOSE_
Pain reliever/fever reducer
_USES_
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
headache
sore throat
flu
toothache
the common cold
temporarily reduces fever
_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
ALLERGY ALERT: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms
may
include:
skin reddening
blisters
rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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 is allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive
ingredients in this
product
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 THIS PRODUCT
DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSAGE.
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.
Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for
children 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
find the right dose on chart below. If possible, u