💊 Acetaminophen (Childrens Pain Relief)
Acetaminophen is used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains and to reduce fever. This leaflet covers the children's chewable tablet (160 mg per tablet). Do not exceed the recommended dose, as overdose may cause severe liver damage.
In Arabic: أسيتامينوفين (باراسيتامول)🏷️ Brand names & manufacturers
Pain Reliever Extra Strength🏭 Valu Merchandisers CompanyDailyMed
Extra Strength Pain Relief🏭 VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANYDailyMed
Tylenol Extra Strength🏭 Kenvue Brands LLCDailyMed
Tylenol Regular Strength🏭 Kenvue Brands LLCDailyMed
Dg Health Pain Relief🏭 Dolgencorp IncDailyMed✅ What it is used for
- Temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to the common cold and flu
- Relief of headache
- Relief of sore throat
- Relief of toothache
- Temporary reduction of fever
🧪 Active ingredient
The active ingredient is acetaminophen (160 mg per tablet), a pain reliever and fever reducer.
🌿 Benefits
- Temporarily relieves minor pain
- Temporarily reduces fever
- Chewable form makes it easier to give to children
📝 How to use
- This product is a chewable tablet; chew before swallowing — it softens in the mouth for ease of chewing
- The dose is set by the doctor or pharmacist; if possible it is based on weight, otherwise on age
- The dose may be repeated every 4 hours while symptoms last
- Do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
- Do not give more than directed; ask a doctor or pharmacist if unsure
- For children under 2 years, ask a doctor
💊 Dosage forms
- Chewable tablets, each containing 160 mg acetaminophen
⚠️ Common side effects
- The product label does not list specific common side effects
🚨 Serious — seek medical help
- Severe liver damage if more than 5 doses are given in 24 hours or if taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- Severe skin reactions, which may include skin reddening, blisters, or rash; stop use and seek medical help right away
⛔ Do not use if
- Allergy to acetaminophen or to any inactive ingredient in the product
- Use together with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription)
❗ Warnings & precautions
- Liver warning: severe liver damage may occur if the child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- Ask a doctor before use if the child has liver disease
- If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, or is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly
- 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, or redness or swelling is present — these could be signs of a serious condition
- This product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
🔄 Drug interactions
- Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen, as this increases the risk of liver damage
- If unsure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist
🤰 Pregnancy
This product label does not provide information about pregnancy.
🍼 Breastfeeding
This product label does not provide information about breastfeeding.
🧒 Children
This product is intended for children. Dosing is by weight (or age if weight is unavailable); for children under 2 years, ask a doctor. Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours. The exact dose is determined by the doctor or pharmacist.
👴 Older adults
The label provides no information specific to elderly patients, as this product is for children.
🌡️ Storage
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Avoid high humidity. Tamper evident: do not use if the carton is open or if the printed seal on the blister is broken or missing.
⏰ Missed dose
The label gives no specific instruction for a missed dose. The medicine is given as needed every 4 hours while symptoms last, without exceeding 5 doses in 24 hours.
🆘 Overdose
Giving more than 5 doses in 24 hours may cause severe liver damage. Do not exceed the recommended dose, and seek medical help immediately if an overdose is suspected.
💰 Price & brands in your area
🏛️ Official price in Palestine — Ministry of Health price list:
| Product | Company | Pack | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLUAMINIC SYRUP 120 ML Chlorpheniramine Maleate1 mg , 160 mg acetaminophen, 7.5 mg of Dextromethorphan | Pharmacare Company | ONE BOTTLE OF 120 ML / BOX | 20 ₪ |
| PERCOCET TAB 5MG 20) Acetaminophen-Oxycodone | Alram Drug Store | 20 TAB | 56 ₪ |
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Mechanism of action
The product label does not include mechanism of action information. Class: pain reliever/fever reducer.
Labeled dosing
Per the product label (160 mg chewable tablet, pediatric): every 4 hours as needed, maximum 5 doses in 24 hours. By weight/age: 24-35 lb (2-3 yr): 1 tablet; 36-47 lb (4-5 yr): 1½ tablets; 48-59 lb (6-8 yr): 2 tablets; 60-71 lb (9-10 yr): 2½ tablets; 72-95 lb (11 yr): 3 tablets; under 24 lb or under 2 years: ask a doctor. The dose is set by the doctor or pharmacist. The label does not provide adult dosing.
- Risk of liver damage with more than 5 doses/24 hours or concurrent acetaminophen-containing products
- Possible severe skin reactions (reddening, blisters, rash): stop use and seek help immediately
- Ask a doctor before use in liver disease
- Discontinue and consult a doctor if pain persists beyond 5 days or fever beyond 3 days
🎓 Key points for students
- Acetaminophen: pain reliever and fever reducer (160 mg per chewable tablet in this product)
- Maximum: 5 doses per 24 hours, with 4-hour intervals
- Main risk: liver damage from overdose or concurrent acetaminophen-containing drugs
- Severe skin reactions require immediate discontinuation
- Dose preferably by weight, otherwise by age
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What is this medicine used for?
It temporarily relieves minor aches and pains from colds, flu, headache, sore throat, and toothache, and temporarily reduces fever.
How often can it be given?
It can be repeated every 4 hours while symptoms last, without exceeding 5 doses in 24 hours. The dose is set by the doctor or pharmacist.
Can it be given with other medicines?
Do not give it with any other drug containing acetaminophen. If unsure, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
When should I stop and see a doctor?
If pain worsens or lasts more than 5 days, fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days, new symptoms occur, redness or swelling appears, or a rash or skin blisters develop.
Is it safe for the liver?
It is appropriate when used as directed, but more than 5 doses in 24 hours or combining with other acetaminophen-containing drugs may cause severe liver damage.
⚕️ For education only — not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start or stop any medicine without advice. Source: official FDA drug label via openFDA (2023-11), simplified. Updated: 2026-11-10.