The active ingredient is acetaminophen. Each 5 mL dose contains 160 mg of acetaminophen (160 mg per 5 mL).
A typical dose is 5 mL (each 5 mL contains 160 mg acetaminophen). Doses may be repeated every 4 hours while symptoms last, but do not give more than five doses in 24 hours.
The product is described as cherry flavored and is labeled dye-free (often shown as “dye-free cherry” or “dye free cherry”).
Product descriptions state the liquid can start to reduce fever in as little as 15 minutes.
Product descriptions commonly state these formulas are free of aspirin, ibuprofen, and alcohol, and many also list them as free of gluten and high fructose corn syrup. Specific ‘free of’ claims vary by listing, so check the product label for exact details.