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PediaCare® Children's Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever
Product Description
Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever
Cherry
4 FL OZ (118 mL)
Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)* Purpose
Acetaminophen 160 mg Pain Reliever/fever reducer
•Temporarily reduces fever, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: the common cold, flu, headache, sore throat, toothache
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 nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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; taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may not provide more relief and may cause liver damage.
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
•pain gets worse or lasts for more than 5 days
•fever gets worse or lasts for 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 (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
•this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use.
•shake well before using.
•find right dose on chart. (If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.)
•use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
•if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
•do not use more than 5 times in 24 hours
•do not give more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor
•tsp=teaspoon, mL=milliliter
Weight (lb) Age (yr) Dose (tsp or mL)
Under 24 pounds Under 2 years Ask a doctor
24-35 pounds 2-3 years 1 teaspoon or 5 mL
36-47 pounds 4-5 years 1 ½ teaspoons or 7.5 mL
48-59 pounds 6-8 years 2 teaspoons or 10 mL
60-71 pounds 9-10 years 2 ½ teaspoons or 12. 5 mL
72-95 pounds 11 years 3 teaspoons or 15 mL
•see bottom panel for lot number and expiration date
•store at room temperature
Cherry Inactive Ingredients
Acesulfame potassium, butyl paraben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cellulose, citric acid, flavors, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, propylene glycol, purified water, red 40, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, xanthan gum


