FDA Label for Acetaminophen Oral Solution
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH 5 ML-TEASPOONFUL)
- PURPOSE
- USES
- WARNINGS
- OTC - DO NOT USE
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
- OTC - WHEN USING
- OTC - STOP USE
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING
- DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
- OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENT
- OTC - QUESTIONS
- PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Acetaminophen Oral Solution Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Aldama Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Active Ingredient (In Each 5 Ml-Teaspoonful)
Acetaminophen 160mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
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
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.
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
Allergy alert:Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Otc - Do Not Use
Do not use
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Otc - Ask Doctor
Ask a doctor before use if your childhas liver disease
Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist
Ask a doctor before use if you have taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
Otc - When Using
When using this product do not exceed recommended dose
Otc - Stop Use
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults 5 days
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under 12 years
- 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.
In case of overdose, get medical help or conbtact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults/children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms
If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding
ask a health professional before use
Dosage & 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
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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) |
Other Safety Information
Other information
- for institutional or pharmacy use only
- store at room temperature between 15-30°C (59-86°F)
- do not freezing
- protect from light
- TAMPER EVIDENT do not use if foil seal over bottle opening is torn, broken or missing
Inactive Ingredient
Inactive Ingredient
artificial and natural cherry flavor, citric acid, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sucralose
Otc - Questions
Question or Comments?
call 305-592-9216 or [email protected]
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