Llorens Care Children Acetaminophen

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily reduces fever temporarilty relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache sore throat the common cold toothache Dosage and administration Directions do not give more than directed shake well before using this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use 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 times in 24 hours Weight (lbs) under 24 24-35 36-47 48-59 60-71 72-95 over 95 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 (7.5 mL) 2 tsp (10 mL) 2 1/2 tsp (12.5 mL) 3 tsp (15 mL) 4 tsp (20 (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. Allergy Alert: acetaminophen may cause sever 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 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. When using this product: Do not exceed recommended dose. 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. 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. 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.