Label: APAP ELIXER (ACETAMINOPHEN)- acetaminophen elixir

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • Active ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful)

    Acetaminophen 160 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

  • Uses

    To reduce fever and for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:

    • headache
    • muscular aches
    • backache
    • minor pain of arthritis
    • the common cold
    • toothache
    • premenstrual and menstrual cramps.

    Temporarily reduces fever.

  • Warnings

    Liver warning

    This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if

    • adult takes more than 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
    • child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount taken with other
      drugs containing acetaminophen
    • adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using
      this product.

    Sore throat warning:

    If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

    Do not use

    • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
    • if your child is allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product

    Ask a doctor before use if your child has

    • liver disease
    • is on a sodium-restricted diet.

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

    When using this product: Do not exceed recommended dose

    Stop use and ask a doctor if:

    • Pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
    • new symptoms occur.
    • redness or swelling is present.

    These could be signs of a serious condition.

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    Overdose Warning:

    taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage.
    In case of overdose get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical
    attention is critical for adults/children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • Directions

    • shake well before using
    • find the right dose on chart below, if possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age
    • dosage may be repeated every 4 hours, or as directed by your doctor
    • do not use more than 5 doses in 24 hours
    • do not use more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor.
    Weight (lbs.)          Age (years)             dosage-teaspoonful (tsp.)
     under 24 under 2 consult Physician
     24-35 2 to 3 1 tsp. (5 mL)
     36-47 4 to 5 1 1/2 tsp. (7.5 mL)
     48-59 6 to 8 2 tsp. (10 mL)
     60-71 9 to 10 2 1/2 tsp. (12.5 mL)
     72-95 11 to 12 3 tsp. (15 mL)
     over 95 12 to adult 4 tsp. (20 mL)

  • Other information

    • Store at room temperature 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
    • protect from freezing
    • protect from light
    • each teaspoon (5mL) contains: sodium 7 mg
  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BREAKAWAY BAND ON CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

  • Inactive Ingredients:

    citric acid, FD&C red #40, glycerin, PEG 400, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, water, art. cherry flavor

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    APAP ELIXER (ACETAMINOPHEN) 
    acetaminophen elixir
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:54162-129
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN160 mg  in 5 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
    SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorREDScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorCHERRY (CHERRY) Imprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:54162-129-16473 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product08/20/2018
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINALpart34308/20/2018
    Labeler - GERITREX LLC (112796248)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    GERITREX LLC112796248manufacture(54162-129)
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