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Children Pain Relief

Dosage form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Labeler
Allegiant Health
Label updated
2023-07-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active ingredient(s)

Acetaminophen 160 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Use(s)
  • 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 (1-800-222-1222) 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, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
  • chew before swallowing; this product will soften in mouth for ease of chewing
  • repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
  • do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
  • do not give for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor
Weight (lb) Age (yr) Dose (chewable tablets)**
Under 24
Under 2
Ask a doctor
24-35
2-3
1 tablet
36-47
4-5
1 1/2 tablets
48-59
6-8
2 tablets
60-71
9-10
2 1/2 tablets
72-95
11
3 tablets

**or as directed by a doctor

Other information
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
  •  store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive ingredients

citric acid, crospovidone, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, D&C red #30 aluminum lake,

dextrates hydrated, ethylcellulose, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, flavors, magnesium stearate, mannitol,

polyethylene, stearic acid, sucralose

Questions/Comments

Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday through Friday 9AM - 5PM EST

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 44c90cbe-8ece-4dd8-9ea5-7f8d6f4c0096 · Version 8
NDC: 69168-440