Apap 160 Mg Chewable Tablet [mapap]
Acetaminophen 160 mg
Pain reliever/fever reducer
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- sore throat
- flu
- toothache
- the common cold
- 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
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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.
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). 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
liver disease.
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
do not exceed recommended dosage.
- 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.
In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use
- do not give more than directed
- find the right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
- chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing; do not swallow tablets whole
- 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
| Weight (lb) | Age (yr) | Dose (chewable tablets)* |
| Under 24 | Under 2 | Ask a doctor |
| 24-35 |
2-3 | 1 tablet |
| 36-47 | 4-5 | 1 1/2 tablets |
| 48-59 | 6-8 | 2 tablets |
| 60-71 | 9-10 | 2 1/2 tablets |
| 72-95 | 11 | 3 tablets |
*or as directed by a doctor
- TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
- avoid high humidity
- store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
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HOW SUPPLIED
Product: 50090-3840
NDC: 50090-3840-0 6 TABLET, CHEWABLE in a BLISTER PACK / 4 in a CARTON