Acetaminophen Oral

• Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
  • headache
  • muscular aches
  • backache
  • minor pain of arthritis
  • the common cold
  • toothache
  • premenstrual and menstrual cramps
  • temporarily reduces fever

When using this product do not exceed recommended dose

Directions

• find dose in chart below
• if possible, use weight to dose, otherwise use age
• dosage may be repeated every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor
• do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours

Weight (lbs)	Weight (lbs)	Weight (lbs)	Weight (lbs)	Weight (lbs)	Weight (lbs)	Weight (lbs)	Weight (lbs)
Age (years)	Under 2	2 to 3	4 to 5	6 to 8	9 to 10	11	12 to adult
Dosage teaspoonful (tsp)	consult Physician	1 tsp (5 ml)	1 1/2 tsp (7.5ml)	2 tsp (10 ml)	2 1/2 tsp (12.5ml)	3 tsp (15 ml)	4 tsp (20 ml)

In case of overdose, get medical help or conbtact a Poison Control Center right away.  Quick medical attention is critical for adults/children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults 5 days
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under 12 years
• 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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

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.

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