Children's Pain Relief is a medication that helps temporarily relieve minor aches and pains from things like the common cold, flu, headaches, sore throats, and toothaches, as well as reduce fever. It works by blocking pain signals in the body and lowering fever. The medication comes in tablet form, and the starting dose depends on your child's weight or age, with a maximum of 3 tablets for children aged 11 years and older, and doses can be repeated every 4 hours as needed, but not more than 5 times in 24 hours. It's important to be cautious because it contains acetaminophen, which can cause severe liver damage if your child takes more than the recommended amount or combines it with other medications that also contain acetaminophen. Always check with a doctor before giving it to children under 2 years old.
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Uses
- minor aches and pains from the common cold. flu. headache. sore throat. toothache. reducing fever.
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Dosage
Use weight to find the right dose; otherwise, use age.
Chew before swallowing; it will soften in the mouth.
Repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last.
Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
Skin reddeningBlistersRashheadacherashnauseaor vomiting
Serious
Severe skin reactionsSevere sore throat with fever
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Contains acetaminophen; can cause severe liver damage if overdosed.
- Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours.
- Seek medical help for severe skin reactions.
- Consult a doctor if sore throat is severe or lasts more than 2 days.
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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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