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Melaleuca, Inc.

CounterAct Children's Pain Reliever Content of label




FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL teaspoon)
Acetaminophen 160 mg

Purpose

Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

Use 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 your child takes:

  • more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
Sore throat warning: 

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • new symptoms occur
  • redness or swelling is present

Keep out of reach of children. 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.

Directions

  • do not give more than directed (see Liver warning)
  • shake well before use
  • 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 give more than 5 times in 24 hours
  • do not give for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor
  • this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
Weight (lb)
Age (yr)
Dose (tsp or mL)
under 24
under 2 years
ask a doctor
24-35
2-3 years
1 tsp or 5 mL
36-47
4-5 years
1 1/2 tsp or 7.5 mL
48-59
6-8 years
2 tsp or 10 mL
60-71
9-10 years
2 1/2 tsp or 12.5 mL
72-95
11 years
3 tsp or 15 mL
Attention:

Other information

  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • each teaspoon contains: sodium 3 mg
  • do not use if printed neckband is broken or missing

Inactive ingredients  anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, carrageenan, FD and C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, hydroxyethyl cellusose, microcrystalline cellulose, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution

Questions or comments?
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Acetaminophen SUSPENSION

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:54473-098
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN 160 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
BUTYLPARABEN
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM
CARRAGEENAN
cellulose, microcrystalline
FD&C RED NO. 40
GLYCERIN
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP
HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (4000 MPA.S FOR 1% AQUEOUS SOLUTION)
propylene glycol
SODIUM BENZOATE
sorbitol
water

Product Characteristics

Color
red (Red)

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 5 in 1 BOTTLE
2 NDC:54473-098-04 1 in 1 BOX

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part343 2010-01-12


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