Acetaminophen i.e. Paracetamol Suspension for Oral 120mg/5ml
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Acetaminophen is used to treat mild to moderate pain, moderate to severe pain in conjunction with opiates, or to reduce fever. Common conditions treated include headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, sore throat, colds, flu, and fevers. Acetaminophen is also available in many over-the-counter combination medications with other drugs, including Actifed, Alka-Seltzer Plus Liquid Gels, Cepacol, Contac, Coridicin, Dayquil, Dimetapp, Dristan, Excedrin, Feverall, Liquiprin, Midol, Nyquil, Panadol, Robitussin Singlet, Sinutab, Sudafed, Theraflu, Triaminic, Vanquish, Vicks, and Zicam. Acetaminophen is also found in many prescription combination drugs, including Endocet, Fioricet, Hycotab, Hydrocet, Lortab, Percocet, Phenaphen, Sedapap, Tapanol, Tylenol with Tylox, Ultracet, Vicodin, and Zydone. Acetaminophen is typically used orally, but can be given intravenously.
Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)
Acetaminophen 120 mg
Indications
Pain reliever/fever reducer
temporarily:
- reduces fever
- relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- the common cold
- flu
- headache
- sore throat
- toothache
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
- 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.
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.
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if the user has liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product do not exceed recommended dose
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days (for adults) or 5 days (for children)
- 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.
- do not give this product to children for the pain of arthritis unless directed by a doctor
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- Use as directed per healthcare professional.
- do not take more than directed
- shake well before using
- find the right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
- repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
- do not take more than 5 times in 24 hours
| Weight (lb) |
Age (yr) |
Dose (mL) |
| Under 24 |
Under 2 years |
ask a doctor |
| 24-35 |
2-3 years |
5 mL |
| 36-47 |
4-5 years |
7.5 mL |
| 48-59 |
6-8 years |
10 mL |
| 60-71 |
9-10 years |
12.5 mL |
| 72-95 |
11 years |
15 mL |
| Over 96 |
adults and children 12 years and over |
20 mL |
Storage
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F), keep from light, out of the reach of children.
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