Acetaminophen Oral Solution

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache muscular aches backache minor pain of arthritis the common cold toothache premenstrual and menstrual cramps temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions find dose in chart below if possible, use weight to dose, otherwise use age dosage may be repeated every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours Weight (lbs) Weight (lbs) Weight (lbs) Weight (lbs) Weight (lbs) Weight (lbs) Weight (lbs) Weight (lbs) Age (years) Under 2 2 to 3 4 to 5 6 to 8 9 to 10 11 12 to adult Dosage teaspoonful (tsp) consult Physician 1 tsp (5 ml) 1 1/2 tsp (7.5ml) 2 tsp (10 ml) 2 1/2 tsp (12.5ml) 3 tsp (15 ml) 4 tsp (20 ml) Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if: if adults takes more than 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using the product. 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.