CHILDRENS ACETAMINOPHEN- acetaminophen suspension

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

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

Available from:

Cardinal Health 107, LLC

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Pain reliever/fever reducer temporarily:

Authorization status:

unapproved drug other

Summary of Product characteristics

CHILDRENS ACETAMINOPHEN- ACETAMINOPHEN SUSPENSION
CARDINAL HEALTH 107, LLC
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CHILDREN'S ACETAMINOPHEN ORAL SUSPENSION
IBUPROFEN FREE/ALCOHOL FREE/ASPIRIN FREE
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT _
_(IN EACH 5 ML) _
ACETAMINOPHEN 160 mg
PURPOSE
Pain reliever/fever reducer
USES
temporarily:
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•
WARNINGS
LIVER WARNING: This product contains 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
reduces fever
relieves minor aches and pain due to:
•
•
•
•
•
the common cold
flu
headache
sore throat
toothache
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 THE RECOMMENDED DOSE (SEE
OVERDOSE WARNING)
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 THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
OVERDOSE WARNING: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a
Poison Control
Center right away. (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is
critical for adults as well
as children even if you do not notice any sign or sympto