Description
Directions
Ingredients
Warnings
Contains acetaminophen
#1 doctor recommended
Acetaminophen tablets USP
24-95 lbs
Non-medicinal ingredients: acacia, citric acid, corn starch, dl-alpha tocopherol, elderberry juice concentrate, flavour, glucose syrup, invert sugar, maltodextrin, maqui berry, medium chain triglycerides, pectin, purple carrot juice, sugar, tricalcium phosphate, trisodium citrate, water.
WARNINGS:
LIVER WARNING: Acetaminophen may cause SEVERE OR POSSIBLY FATAL LIVER DAMAGE if your child takes:
- more than the recommended dose in 24 hours
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen. Symptoms of liver damage may include:
- yellow skin or eyes
- dark urine
- sweating
- nausea
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- unusual tiredness
- loss of appetite.
ALLERGY ALERT: Acetaminophen may cause serious skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash. IF ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS OCCUR, STOP USE AND SEEK MEDICAL HELP RIGHT AWAY.
DO NOT USE
- with any other drug containing ACETAMINOPHEN
- if your child is allergic to acetaminophen or any other ingredient in this product. If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOUR CHILD
- has liver or kidney disease
- takes the blood thinning drug warfarin.
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- pain lasts for more than 5 days
- fever lasts for more than 3 days or sore throat pain lasts more than 2 days
- existing pain or fever worsen or if new symptoms appear.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IN CASE OF OVERDOSE: Call a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Do not use if carton is open or if bottle neck band or inner foil seal is missing or broken.
- Store at 15 to 30°C.
- Child resistant package.
Directions
- Do not give your child more than directed.
Children ages 2-11 years: for accurate dosing, follow instructions carefully. If possible, dose by weight, otherwise use age. Chew or let tablet dissolve in mouth.
Weight: lbs: 24-35, kg: 11-15.9, age: years: 2-3, single oral dose: tablets: 1, mg: 160
Weight: lbs: 36-47, kg: 16-21.9, age: years: 4-5, single oral dose: tablets: 1½, mg: 240
Weight: lbs: 48-59, kg: 22-26.9, age: years: 6-8, single oral dose: tablets: 2, mg: 320
Weight: lbs: 60-71, kg: 27-31.9, age: years: 9-10, single oral dose: tablets: 2½, mg: 400
Weight: lbs: 72-95, kg: 32-43.9, age: years: 11, single oral dose: tablets: 3, mg: 480
Single dose may be repeated every 4 to 6 hours, as needed. DO NOT give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
