Junior Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen · Tablet, Orally Disintegrating · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each tablet) Acetaminophen 160 mg
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
Uses ▪ temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: ▪ the common cold ▪ flu ▪ headache ▪ temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
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 Allergy Alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reaction. Symptoms may include: ▪ Skin reddening ▪ Blister ▪ 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 ▪ 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 is allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product. 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. When using this product Do not exceed recommended dosage (see overdose warning). 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. Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Do not use
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. ▪ if your child is allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product.
Ask a doctor before use
Ask a doctor before use if your child has liver disease.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
When using this product
When using this product Do not exceed recommended dosage (see overdose warning).
Stop use and ask a doctor
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
Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
Directions ▪ this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use ▪ do not give more than directed (see overdose warning) ▪ find the right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age. ▪ chew completely do not swallow whole ▪ repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last ▪ do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours Weight (lbs) Age (yr) Tablets under 24 under 2 years Ask a doctor 24-35 2-3 years 1 tablets 36-47 4-5 years 1½ tablets 48-59 60-71 72-95 6-8 years 9-10 years 11 years 2 tablets 2½ tablets 3 tablets *or as directed by a doctor
Other information
Other information ▪ store at room temperature. Avoid high humidity. Protect from light ▪ see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients citric acid, crospovidone, D&C Red no. 30 lake, dextrose, FD&C Blue no. 1 lake, flavors, hydroxypropylcellulose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, silicon dioxide, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, starch sucralose
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Chain Drug Consortium (revised Oct 28, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen in 1 product
Junior Acetaminophen NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68016-198 | Acetaminophen 160 mg/1 Tablet, Orally Disintegrating | Chain Drug Consortium | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Junior Acetaminophen used for?
Uses ▪ temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: ▪ the common cold ▪ flu ▪ headache ▪ temporarily reduces fever
Who makes Junior Acetaminophen?
Junior Acetaminophen is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Chain Drug Consortium.