Apap 32 Mg/ml Oral Solution [mapap]
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
liver disease Ask a doctor before use if your child has
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is
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.
ask a health professional before use If pregnant or breast-feeding,
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
- 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
- sodium 1mg Each TSP(5 mL) contains:
- 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?
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