CHILDRENS MAPAP ACETAMINOPHEN- acetaminophen liquid
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
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Active ingredient
(in each TSP (5 mL))
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Purpose
Fever reducer-Pain reliever
Uses
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- the common cold
- flu
- headache
- sore throat
- toothache
Temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes:
- more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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 product containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor before use if your child has liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain gets worse or last for more than 5 days
- fever gets worse or last for 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 the 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
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this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
- find right dose on chart
- if possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age
- if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours
- do not use more than 5 doses in 24 hours
Weight | Age | Dose |
under 24 lbs | Under 2 years | ask a doctor |
24 to 35 lbs | 2 to 3 years | 1 TSP (5 mL) |
36 to 47 lbs | 4 to 5 years | 1 1/2 TSP (7.5 mL) |
48 to 59 lbs | 6 to 8 years | 2 TSP (10 mL) |
60 to 71 lbs | 9 to 10 years | 2 1/2 TSP (12.5 mL) |
72 to 95 lbs | 11 years | 3 TSP (15 mL) |
Other information
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Each TSP(5 mL) contains: sodium 1mg
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TAMPER-EVIDENT: Do not use this product if inner foil seal over mouth of the bottle is cut, torn, broken, or missing.
- store at 20° - 25°C (68° – 77°F)
- this product is not the same concentration as Infants' Drops. For accurate dosing, follow the dosing instructions on this label.
Inactive ingredients
artificial flavor, citric acid anhydrous, D&C Red #33, FD&C Red #40, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 1450, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium saccharin,sorbitol
Questions?
To Report Adverse Drug Event call 1-800-616-2471 Weekdays, 9AM - 5PM Eastern Time
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 118mL Bottle Carton
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.