Apap 100 Mg/ml Oral Suspension [mapap]
Active ingredient (in each 0.8 mL)
Acetaminophen 80 mg
Purpose
Fever reducer/pain reliever
Uses
temporarily:
- reduces fever
- relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- the common cold
- flu
- headache
- sore throat
- toothache
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 drug 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 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.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- do not give more than directed (see Liver warning)
- shake well before using
- find right dose on chart. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise use age.
- use only enclosed dropper designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
- fill to dose level
- dispense liquid slowly into child’s mouth, toward inner cheek
- if needed, repeat dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
- do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
- do not give for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor
- replace dropper tightly to maintain child resistance
- this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
| Dosing Chart | ||
| Weight(lb) | Age(yr) | Dose (mL) |
| under 24 | under 2 years | ask a doctor |
| 24-35 | 2–3 years | 1.6 mL (0.8 + 0.8 mL) |
Attention: use only enclosed dropper specifically designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
Other information
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- do not use if printed bottle wrap is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, carrageenan, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup, hydroxyethyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution
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