Revasol Acetaminophen Suspension Dye Free
ACETAMINOPHEN
Indications and usage Uses • temporarily: •reduces fever •relieves minor aches and pains due to: • the common cold • headache • toothache • backache • premenstrual and menstrual cramps • flue • sore throat • muscular aches • minor pain of arthritis Dosage and administration Directions • do not give more than directed (see overdose warning) • shake well before using • mL=mililiter • Children 2 years to under 12 years: • find right dose on chart below: If possible use weight to dose, otherwise, use age • remove the child protective cap and squeeze the dose into the dosing cup • repeat dose every 4 hours while symtoms last • do not take more than 5 times in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor • do not take for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor Weight (lb) Age (years) Dose (mL)* under 24 under 2 years ask a doctor 24-35 lbs 2-3 years 5 mL 36-47 lbs 4-5 years 7.5 mL 48-59 lbs 6-8 years 10 mL 60-71 lbs 9-10 years 12.5 mL 72-85 lbs 11 years 15 mL *or as directed by a doctor • Adults and children 12 years and over: • take 20 mL (2 x 10 mL) every 4 hours while symptoms last.
For adult dosing, the dosing cup needs to be filled to 10 mL line twice. • do not take more than 5 doses (100 mL) in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor • do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product .
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Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses • temporarily: •reduces fever •relieves minor aches and pains due to: • the common cold • headache • toothache • backache • premenstrual and menstrual cramps • flue • sore throat • muscular aches • minor pain of arthritis Dosage and administration Directions • do not give more than directed (see overdose warning) • shake well before using • mL=mililiter • Children 2 years to under 12 years: • find right dose on chart below: If possible use weight to dose, otherwise, use age • remove the child protective cap and squeeze the dose into the dosing cup • repeat dose every 4 hours while symtoms last • do not take more than 5 times in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor • do not take for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor Weight (lb) Age (years) Dose (mL)* under 24 under 2 years ask a doctor 24-35 lbs 2-3 years 5 mL 36-47 lbs 4-5 years 7.5 mL 48-59 lbs 6-8 years 10 mL 60-71 lbs 9-10 years 12.5 mL 72-85 lbs 11 years 15 mL *or as directed by a doctor • Adults and children 12 years and over: • take 20 mL (2 x 10 mL) every 4 hours while symptoms last. For adult dosing, the dosing cup needs to be filled to 10 mL line twice. • do not take more than 5 doses (100 mL) in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor • do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product . Do not use any other dosing device. Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if • adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours • 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 every day while using this 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. 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.
Monitoring
- • Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
- • Severe liver damage may occur if • adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours • 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 every day while using this 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.
- • 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.
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.