Acetaminophen

Manufacturer
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc/ | NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
Effective date
2023-07-17
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-05-31 23:55:39

Label at a glance#

ProductAcetaminophen
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily: reduces fever relieves minor aches and pains due to: the common cold flu headache sore throat toothache

Dosage and administration

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 2...

Storage and handling

each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F) do not use if printed neckband is broken or missing

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each 5 mL)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 160 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

temporarily:

  • reduces fever
  • relieves minor aches and pains due to:
  • the common cold
  • flu
  • headache
  • sore throat
  • toothache

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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 accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • if your child has ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if your child has

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

liver disease

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

do not exceed recommended dose (see overdose warning)

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • 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

These could be signs of a serious condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Overdose warning: 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

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • 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 years

ask a doctor

24-35

2-3 years

5 mL

36-47

4-5 years

7.5 mL

48-59

6-8 years

10 mL

60-71

9-10 years

12.5 mL

72-95

11 years

15 mL

*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.

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each 5 mL contains: sodium 3 mg
  • store at 20-25 °C (68-77 °F)
  • do not use if printed neckband is broken or missing

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, calcium sulfate, carrageenan, FD&C red #40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, hydroxyethyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose sodium, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, tribasic sodium phosphate

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-616-2471

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
307668acetaminophen 160 MG in 5 mL Oral SuspensionPSN2
307668acetaminophen 32 MG/ML Oral SuspensionSCD2
307668acetaminophen 160 MG per 5 ML Oral SuspensionSY2
307668acetaminophen 320 MG per 10 ML Oral SuspensionSY2
307668acetaminophen 650 MG per 20.3 ML Oral SuspensionSY2
307668acetaminophen 80 MG per 2.5 ML Oral SuspensionSY2
307668APAP 32 MG/ML Oral SuspensionSY2

FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
68071-2548-4Acetaminophen1 in 1 CARTONSUSPENSION12
68071-2548-4Acetaminophen118 mL in 1 BOTTLESUSPENSION1182

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
68071-2548ACETAMINOPHEN SUSPENSION [NUCARE PHARMACEUTICALS,INC/]2Legacy NDC, 2 package rows20230718_cd9fa7be-59ec-b30e-e053-2a95a90a98f7.zip

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
0904-6766-20ML - Milliliter0904-6766ca43bd45-a627-4334-b2b5-a159c794138512018-12-13

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
68071-254868071-2548-4
0904-6766

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

Source XML

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
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spl set id: cd9fa7be-59ec-b30e-e053-2a95a90a98f7

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