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PAROX

Dosage form
SUSPENSION
Labeler
SJ INCORPORATION LTD
Label updated
2024-05-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active Ingredient (in each 5mL)

Acetaminophen, 160mg

Inactive Ingredients

Anhydrous citric acid, cherry flavor, glycerin,microcrystalline cellulose,carboxymethylcellulose sodium, potassium sorbate, purified water, sorbitol solution, sucralose, sucrose, xanthan gum

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

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 for this product 
  • With other drugs containing acetaminophen

Allergy alert:acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

  • skin reddening 
  • blisters 
  • rash. 

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 non-prescription). 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 hasliver disease

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use ifyour child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

When Using this product do not exceed 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 reach of children

Keep out of reach of children

Do not use

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
Directions
  • This product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
  • Do not give more than directed (see overdose warning)
  • Shake well before using,  ml= milliliter
  • Find the right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to confirm, otherwise use age
  • Remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child's dose in to the dosing cup
  • Repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
  • Do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor

Attention: Use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.

Dosing Chart

Weight (lbs) Age (Years) Dose (mL)
under 24 lbs under 2 years Ask a doctor
24 -35 lbs 2 - 3 years 5 mL
36 - 47 lbs 4 - 5 years 7.5 mL
48 - 59 lbs 6 - 8 years 10 mL
60 - 71 lbs 9 -10 years 12.5 mL
72 - 95 lbs 11 years 15 mL

Other information
  • Each 5 ml contains Potassium 5 mg
  • Store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
  • Do not use if carton tape or bottle wrap imprinted with "PAROX" is broken or missing
Questions ?

Call +1-800-587-4041

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

INFANT'S PARXO FOR CHILDREN

ACETAMINOPHEN 160 MG PER 5 ML ORAL SUSPENSION

PAIN RELIVER/FEVER REDUCER

DYE-FREE

NDC-83658-016-01

100 ML

CHERRY FLAVOR

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 35adf45c-6953-474a-9913-f25c701223ff · Version 1
NDC: 83658-016