Fever Reducing Childrens
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes
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- more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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- skin reddening
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- blisters
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- rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
For rectal use only
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- if you are allergic to acetaminophen
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- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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- your child has liver disease
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- your child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
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- fever lasts more than 3 days (72 hours), or recurs.
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- pain lasts more than 5 days or gets worse.
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- new symptoms occur.
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- redness or swelling is present in the painful area.
These may be signs of a serious condition.
If swallowed or in case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical in case of overdose for adults and for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
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- if you are allergic to acetaminophen
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- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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- your child has liver disease
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- your child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
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- fever lasts more than 3 days (72 hours), or recurs.
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- pain lasts more than 5 days or gets worse.
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- new symptoms occur.
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- redness or swelling is present in the painful area.
These may be signs of a serious condition.
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Uses
temporarily
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- reduces fever
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- relieves minor aches, pains, and headache
History
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Fever Reducing Childrens Manufacturers
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Cvs Pharmacy
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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Not recommended for use in pediatric patients less than 2 months of age.Urinary Tract Infections and Shigellosis in Adults and Pediatric Patients, and Acute Otitis Media in Children
Adults: The usual adult dosage in the treatment of urinary tract infections is 1 sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim DS (double strength) tablet every 12 hours for 10 to 14 days. An identical daily dosage is used for 5 days in the treatment of shigellosis.
Children: The recommended dose for children with urinary tract infections or acute otitis media is 40 mg/kg sulfamethoxazole and 8 mg/kg trimethoprim per 24 hours, given in two divided doses every 12 hours for 10 days. An identical daily dosage is used for 5 days in the treatment of shigellosis. The following table is a guideline for the attainment of this dosage:Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis in Adults
The usual adult dosage in the treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis is 1 sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim double strength tablet or 2 sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets every 12 hours for 14 days.
Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia
Treatment: Adults and Children:
The recommended dosage for patients with documented Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is 75 to 100 mg/kg sulfamethoxazole and 15 to 20 mg/kg trimethoprim per 24 hours given in equally divided doses every 6 hours for 14 to 21 days11. The following table is a guideline for the upper limit of this dosage.
For the lower limit dose (75 mg/kg sulfamethoxazole and 15 mg/kg trimethoprim per 24 hours) administer 75% of the dose in the above table.
Prophylaxis
Adults
The recommended dosage for prophylaxis in adults is 1 sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim DS (double strength) tablet daily12
Children
For children, the recommended dose is 750 mg/m2/day sulfamethoxazole with 150 mg/m2/day trimethoprim given orally in equally divided doses twice a day, on 3 consecutive days per week.
The total daily dose should not exceed 1600 mg sulfamethoxazole and 320 mg trimethoprim13 The following table is a guideline for the attainment of this dosage in children:
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