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ACETAMINOPHEN

Standard Dose

Directions This product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use shake well before using find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose: otherwise, use age. if needed,repeat dose every 4 hours do not use more than 5 times in 24 hours do not give more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor. Weight (lbs.) Age (yrs.) Dose (tsp or mL) under 24 under 2 Ask a doctor 24-35 2-3 1 tsp or 5 mL 36-47 4-5 1 1/2 tsp or 7.5 mL 48-59 6-8 2 tsp or 10 mL 60-71 9-10 2 1/2 tsp or 12.5 mL 72-95 11 3 tsp or 15 mL

Max Dose

See official label

Primary Use

Uses temporarily: reduces fever relieves minor aches and pains due to: the common cold flu headaches sore throat immunizations toothache

Summary

If possible, use weight to dose: otherwise, use age. if needed,repeat dose every 4 hours do not use more than 5 times in 24 hours do not give more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily: reduces fever relieves minor aches and pains due to: the common cold flu headaches sore throat immunizations toothache Dosage and administration Directions This product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use shake well before using find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose: otherwise, use age. if needed,repeat dose every 4 hours do not use more than 5 times in 24 hours do not give more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor. Weight (lbs.) Age (yrs.) Dose (tsp or mL) under 24 under 2 Ask a doctor 24-35 2-3 1 tsp or 5 mL 36-47 4-5 1 1/2 tsp or 7.5 mL 48-59 6-8 2 tsp or 10 mL 60-71 9-10 2 1/2 tsp or 12.5 mL 72-95 11 3 tsp or 15 mL Warnings and cautions 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. 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 dose (see overdose warning ) Stop use and ask a doctor if new symptoms occur redness or swelling is present pain gets worse or lasts for more than 5 days fever gets worse or lasts for 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 right away. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Monitoring

• 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.
• 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).

Interaction Notes

• Review official label interaction section.