Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
with other drugs containing acetaminophen
3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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 you have
liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking
the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
new symptoms occur
redness or swelling is present
pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
These could be signs of a serious condition
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
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.
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 you have
liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking
do not take more than directed (see Liver warning)
swallow whole – do not crush, chew or dissolve
adults and children 12 years and over
take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last
do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours
do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
children under 12 years
do not use this adult Extra Strength product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage
do not take more than directed (see Liver warning)
adults and children 12 years and over
take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours
children
6-11 years
take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
do not take more than 5 tablets in 24 hours
children under
6 years
do not use this adult Regular Strength product in children under 6 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage
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this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
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do not give more than directed (see overdose warning)
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shake well before using
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mL = milliliter; tsp = teaspoonful
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find right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
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remove the child protective cap and squeeze your child’s dose into the dosing cup
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repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
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do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
Weight (lb)
Age (yr)
Dose (mL or tsp)*
under 24
under 2 years
ask a doctor
24-35
2-3 years
5 mL (1 tsp)
36-47
4-5 years
7.5 mL (1 ½ tsp)
48-59
6-8 years
10 mL (2 tsp)
60-71
9-10 years
12.5 mL (2 ½ tsp)
72-95
11 years
15 mL (3 tsp)
*or as directed by a doctor
Attention: use only enclosed dosing cup specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.