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The first multi-symptom pediatric ibuprofen product available over-the-counter, Children's MOTRIN® Cold combines the pain and fever relief of Children's MOTRIN® with a nasal decongestant. Just add chicken soup and plenty of hugs.
Please note: In an effort to help prevent misuse of pseudoephedrine for non-medical purposes, Children's MOTRIN® Cold is sold from behind the retail or pharmacy counter. Please ask your retailer or pharmacist for assistance. For more information, click here.
Uses:
Temporarily relieves these cold, sinus and flu symptoms:
- Nasal and sinus congestion
- Stuffy nose
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Minor body aches and pains
- Fever
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For children 2 - 11 years:
Children's MOTRIN® Cold Suspension Liquid:
 Berry Flavor
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- This product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
- Do not give more than directed
- Do not give longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings)
- Shake well before using
- Find right dose on chart below (if possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age)
- Only use enclosed measuring cup
- If needed, repeat dose every 6 hours
- Do not use more than 4 times a day
- Replace original bottle cap to maintain child resistance
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Age (years) |
Dose (tsp or mL) |
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| Under 24 lbs |
Under 2 years |
Ask a doctor |
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| 24-47 lbs |
2 to 5 years |
1 tsp or 5 mL |
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| 48-95 lbs |
6 to 11 years |
2 tsp or 10 mL |
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Children's MOTRIN® Cold Suspension -
Berry Flavor |
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Active Ingredients |
Inactive Ingredients |
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Ibuprofen 100mg (NSAID)* in each 5 mL (1 tsp)
Pseudoephedrine HCl 15mg in each 5 mL (1 tsp) |
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, D&C yellow #10, FD&C red #40, flavors, glycerin, polysorbate 80, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium benzoate, sucrose, xanthan gum |
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| *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
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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 an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Stomach bleeding warning:
This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if your child:
- has had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- takes a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- takes other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (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:
- child has problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers, fever reducers or nasal decongestants
- stomach bleeding warning applies to your child
- child has a history of stomach problems such as heartburn
- chld has not been drinking fluids
- child has lost a lot of fluid due to vomiting or diarrhea
- child has high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- child has asthma
- child has thyroid disease
- child has diabetes
- child has taken a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is:
- taking any other drug containing pseudoephedrine or any other nasal decongestant
- 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
- the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- child experiences any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
- feels faint
- vomits blood
- has bloody or black stools
- has stomach pain that does not get better
- the child does not get any relief within first day (24 hours) of treatment
- fever, pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present in the painful area
- any new symptoms appear
- the child gets nervous, dizzy or sleepless
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) |
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- Store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
- Tamper evident packaging
- carton: do not use if bottle wrap, or foil inner seal imprinted "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing
- label: do not use if bottle wrap, or foil inner seal imprinted "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing
- See panel for lot number and expiration date
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