PediaCare Children's Cough and Sore Throat plus Acetaminophen Cherry Description

Fever & Sore Throat Cough
Acetaminophen Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever
Dextromethorphan HBr Cough Suppressant
Non-Drowsy

PediaCare® medicines are specially developed for kids and provide safe and effective relief for your child's cough, cold, fever, and allergy symptoms.

Uses: temporarily relieves the following cold/flu symptoms:

• minor aches and pains

• cough

• headache

• sore throat

• temporarily reduces fever

Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Nutrition Facts

PediaCare Children's Cough and Sore Throat plus Acetaminophen Cherry Directions

Do not exceed recommended dosage (see overdose warning). Do not use in infants. This product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use. Shake well before using. Find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age. If needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last. Do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours.

Weight (lb)	Age (yr)	Dose (tsp or ml)
under 36	under 4	do not use
36 - 47	4 - 5	do not use unless directed by a doctor
48 - 95	6 - 11	2 tsps or 10 mL

Dosage cup provided.

Drug Facts

Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon (5 mL)

Servings per Container: 0

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value

Acetaminophen (Fever reducer/pain reliever)	160 mg

Dextromethorphan HBr (Cough suppressant)	5 mg

Other Ingredients: Acesulfame potassium, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cellulose, citric acid, flavors, glycerin, high fructose syrup, purified water, red 33, red 40, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, xanthan gum.

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. severe liver damage may occur if your child take: 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 a fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Do not use: to make a child sleepy; in a child who is taking prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product; with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Ask a doctor before use if the child has

• glaucoma

• liver disease

• cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if child is taking

• sedatives or tranquilizers

• the blood thinning drug warfarin

When using this product

• do not exceed recommended dosage (see overdose warning)

Stop use and ask a doctor if: new symptoms occur; fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days; redness or swelling is present; pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days; cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.

Overdose Warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) could cause serious health problems, including liver damage. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

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