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Acetaminophen / Promethazine

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Pediatric contraindication

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24 MG/ML · Oral Suspension
Multi-ingredient product
AcetaminophenPromethazine

This medicine contains more than one active ingredient. To avoid attributing one component’s information to the whole product, structured label sections aren’t shown here — see the component pediatric notes below and the full combination label on DailyMed.

Pediatric use

Pediatric contraindication

Contraindicated in children <2 years due to risk of fatal respiratory depression; carries an FDA boxed warning. Use with caution in children ≥2.

Source: FDA boxed warning; promethazine prescribing information.

⚑ About half of pediatric medication use is off-label and not described in FDA labels — absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children. Confirm with your clinician.

1 marketed product on record (RxNorm)

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.