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Acetaminophen Elixir Grape Flavor


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:

Temporarily reduces fever.

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

Warnings

Liver warning

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if

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.

  • 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.

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:

These could be signs of a serious condition.

  • 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.

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

Weight (lbs.) Age (years) dosage-teaspoonful (tsp.)
under 24 under 2 consult Physician
24 to 35 2 to 3 1 tsp. (5 mL)
36 to 47 4 to 5 1 1/2 tsp. (7.5 mL)
48 to 59 6 to 8 2 tsp. (10 mL)
60 to 71 9 to 10 2 1/2 tsp. (12.5 mL)
72 to 95 11 3 tsp. (15 mL)
  • 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.
  • find right dose on chart below, If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.

Other information

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

  • Store at room temperature 15°-30° C (59°-86°F)
  • Protect from Freezing.
  • Protect from Light.

Inactive Ingredients:

Grape Flavor, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Polyethylene Glycol 400, Purified Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol Solution 70% & Sodium Benzoate.

How Supplied

NDC: 71399-0161-6SIZE 473 ML
NDC: 71399-0161-8SIZE 236 ML
NDC: 71399-0161- 4 SIZE 118 ML