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Pain ReliefChildrens

Dosage form
SUSPENSION
Labeler
Dolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL)
Label updated
2023-12-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

Acetaminophen 160 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses
  • temporarily reduces fever
  • temporarily 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
  • 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 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 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 (see overdose warning)

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • new symptoms occur
  • redness or swelling is present
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

These could be signs of a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical 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 take more than directed (see overdose warning)
  • shake well before using
  • mL= milliliter
  • use only the enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
  • if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
  • do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
  • do not give more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor
  • find the right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose, use age.
Weight (lb) Age (year) Dose (mL) 
 under 24 under 2 ask a doctor
 24-35 2-3 5 mL
 36-47 4-5  7.5 ml
 48-59 6-8 10 mL
 60-71 9-10 12.5 mL
 72-95 11 15 mL
Other information
  • each 5 mL contains: sodium 2 mg
  • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
  • do not refrigerate
  • see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, microcrystalline cellulose, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, xanthan gum

Questions or comments?

Call 1-888-309-9030 

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Compare to active ingredients of Children's Tylenol® Oral Suspension**

For Ages 2 to 11 Years

Children's Pain Relief

Acetaminophen 160 mg per 5 mL

 Oral Suspension

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

  • alcohol free
  • aspirin free
  • ibuprofen free

Fast, effective relief of children's fever and pain

Cherry Flavor

FL OZ (mL)

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Children's Tylenol® Oral Suspension

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF CARTON IS OPENED OR IF  PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND BOTTLE OR UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

DISTRIBUTED BY DOLGENCORP, LLC

100 MISSION RIDGE

GOODLETSVILLE, TN 37072

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 41633554-474e-4d3c-9187-d90487d2ae8c · Version 8
NDC: 55910-282