Childrens Acetaminophen (ACETAMINOPHEN)
Childrens Acetaminophen (ACETAMINOPHEN) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Childrens Acetaminophen; Generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN; Manufacturer: Bryant Ranch Prepack.
| Brand name | Childrens Acetaminophen |
|---|---|
| Generic name | ACETAMINOPHEN |
| Manufacturer | Bryant Ranch Prepack |
| Used for | Uses temporarily: • reduces fever • relieves minor aches and pains due to: • the common cold • flu • headache • sore throat • toothache |
| Dosage | Directions • this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use • do not give more than directed (see overdose warning) • shake well before using • mL = milliliter • find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. • remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child’s dose into the dosing cup • repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last • do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours Weight (lb) Age (yr) Dose (mL)* under 24 under 2 |
| Warnings | 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 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 accompan |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each 5 mL) Acetaminophen 160 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=190bb2dc-92b4-4b59-a47f-a0251df8261c |