DESCRIPTION
Children's MOTRIN®Cold Oral Suspensionis an alcohol-free berry,dye-free berry,or grape-flavored suspension.Each 5 mL (teaspoonful) contains the pain reliever/fever reducer ibuprofen 100 mg and the nasal decongestant pseudoephedrine HCl 15 mg.
USES
temporarily relieves these cold,sinus and flu symptoms:
·nasal and sinus congestion
·stuffy nose ·headache ·sore throat
·minor body aches and pains ·fever
DIRECTIONS
See Table 2: Children's Motrin Dosing Chart on pg.__
WARNINGS
Allergy alert:Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction,especially in people allergic to aspirin.
Symptoms may include:
·hives ·facial swelling ·asthma (wheezing) ·shock
·skin reddening ·rash ·blisters
If allergic reaction occurs,stop use and seek medical help right away.
Stomach bleeding warning:This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID),which may cause stomach bleeding.The chance is higher if the child:
- has had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- takes a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- take other drugs containing an NSAID (aspirin,ibuprofen,naproxen,or others)
- takes more or for a longer time than directed
Sore throat warning:Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever,headache,nausea,and vomiting may be serious.Consult doctor promptly.Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 3 years of age unless directed by doctor.
Do not use
- if the child has ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer and/or nasal decongestant
- right before or after heart surgery
- in a child who is taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor [MAOI] (certain drugs for depression,psychiatric or emotional conditions,or Parkinson's disease),or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug.If you do not know if your child's prescription drug contains an MAOI,ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
Ask a doctor before use if the child has
- problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers,fever reducers or nasal decongestants
- stomach problems that last or come back,such as heartburn,upset stomach,or stomach pain
- ulcers
- bleeding problems
- not been drinking fluids
- lost a lot of fluid due to vomiting or diarrhea
- high blood pressure
- heart or kidney disease
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- taken a diuretic
Ask a doctor before use if the child is
- taking any other drug containing an NSAID (prescription or nonprescription) and/or nasal decongestant
- taking a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- under a doctor's care for any serious condition
- taking any other drug
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
- long term continuous use may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- the child feels faint,vomits blood,or has bloody or black stools.These are signs of stomach bleeding
- stomach pain or upset gets worse or lasts
- the child does not get any relief within first day (24 hours) of treatment
- fever,pain or nasal congestion gets worse,or lasts for more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
- any new symptoms appear
- the child gets nervous,dizzy,sleepless or sleepy
Keep out of reach of children.In case of overdose,get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Other Information:
- do not use if plastic carton wrap or bottle wrap imprinted "Safety Seal®"is broken or missing.
- Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- see bottom of box for lot number and expiration date
PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION:
OVERDOSAGE INFORMATION
For overdosage information,please refer to pgs.___-___.
Inactive Ingredients:
Berry Flavor:acesulfame potassium,citric acid,corn starch,D&C yellow #10,FD&C red #40,flavors,glycerin,polysorbate 80,purified water,sodium benzoate,sucrose,xanthan gum.Dye-Free Berry Flavor:acesulfame potassium,citric acid,corn starch,flavors,glycerin,polysorbate 80,purified water,sodium benzoate,sucrose,xanthan gum.Grape Flavor:acesulfame potassium,citric acid,corn starch,D&C red #33,FD&C blue #1,FD&C red #40,flavors,glycerin,polysorbate 80,purified water,sodium benzoate,sucrose,xanthan gum.
HOW SUPPLIED
Berry-flavored,pink-colored;Grape-flavored,purple-colored,and Dye-Free Berry-flavored,white-colored liquid in child resistant tamper-evident bottles of 1 fl.oz.and 4 fl.oz.
PRODUCT PHOTO(S):
NOTE: These photos can be used only for identification by shape,color,and imprint.They do not depict actualor relativesize.
The product samples shown here have been supplied by the manufacturer and reproduced in full color by PDR as a quick-reference identification aid.While every effort has been made to assure accurate reproduction,please remember that any visual identification should be considered preliminary.In cases of poisoning or suspected overdosage,the drug's identity should be verified by chemical analysis.