Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used pain and fever relievers for infants and children and is safe and effective when used as directed. Now, dosing has been made even easier for parents and safer for children as the new PediaCare® and Little Remedies®single-concentration acetaminophen products hit store shelves. But what does this mean for parents?
Two of the leading children’s pain relievers, PediaCare® and Little Remedies®, will also offer additional product enhancements, including age-appropriate dosing devices. Infant products will now contain a special dosing syringe and flow restrictors on the bottles; children’s products, for ages 2 to 11 years, will have the bottles with flow restrictors, and continue to contain dosing cups. Both infant and children’s formulations will continue to have weight-based instructions on the package, as well.
While the new single-concentration for PediaCare® and Little Fevers® infants’ and children’s acetaminophen products will be among the first to hit store shelves, parents should know that there will be a "transition period" during which the existing infant products and the new acetaminophen infant PediaCare® and Little Fevers® products may be on store shelves simultaneously. The new infants’ formula is less concentrated and the dose is therefore more than in the older infant formulation. And while reading and following package directions is always recommended to obtain accurate dosing instructions, it will be important, while the two concentrations are available, to select the dose that is proper for the specific product version that is being given. Parents and caregivers should ask a healthcare professional if they have any questions.
The voluntary changes to single-concentration acetaminophen dosing demonstrate the continued commitment to accuracy, safety and innovation from PediaCare® and Little Remedies®.
PediaCare and Little Remedies Product Features:
– For ages 0-36 months
– New special dosing syringe and flow restrictor bottles
– Dye free Cherry
– New bubble gum flavor as well as cherry and grape
– Weight and age-based dosing instructions on package
• Suggested retail price for a 2-ounce liquid bottle is $6.99.
• PediaCare®Children's Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever
– For ages 2 -11
– Flow restrictor bottle and dosing cup
– Dye free Cherry
– Cherry or grape flavors
– Weight and age-based dosing instructions on package
• Suggested retail price for a 4-ounce liquid bottle is $7.59.
I acutally just tried out the childrens last night Brendan wasn't feeling food and i was very impressed with the new packaging. With the new flow restrictions there is no spilling and less waste and I keep more product in the bottle. Brendan also said the cherry flavor taste was great! I will be using this brand of Pedicare from now on. Now on to the giveaway!
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An infant will get the same amount as the children's dosage.
ReplyDeleteI like the administering syringe
ReplyDeleteI've never thought about offering a popcicle after giving meds. That should help in te future for sure.
ReplyDeleteI love the new flow restrictions and easy dispensing!
ReplyDeleteI like that there isn't a concentrated formula any more.
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