Equaline Pain Relief Children's

Generic name:acetaminophen
Dosage form: suspension
Drug class:Miscellaneous analgesics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2021.

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Active ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoon)

Acetaminophen 160 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

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: 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

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

These could be signs of a serious condition.

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 using
• 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 tha...