Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen

Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

temporarily reduces fever and relieves minor aches and pains caused by

headache
common cold
flu
toothache
sore throat

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if the child takes

more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount

with other drugs containing acetaminophen

Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 days or is accompanied or fillowed 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.

Ask a doctor before use if the child has liver disease

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

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

redness or swelling is present

any new symptoms appear

this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use

find correct does on chart below

if possible, use weight to dose, otherwise use age

chew tablets before swallowing

give dose every 4 hours while symptoms last

do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours

Weight (pounds)	Age (years)	Dose (tablets)
72 - 95	11 - 12	4 - 6
60 - 71	9 - 10	4 - 5
48 - 59	6 - 8	4
36 - 47	4 - 5	3
24 - 35	2 - 3	2
under 24	under 2	ask a doctor

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