APAP ELIXER (ACETAMINOPHEN)
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
- 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 otherdrugs containing acetaminophen
- adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while usingthis product.
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 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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if your child has
- liver disease
- is on a sodium-restricted diet.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
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.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
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 medicalattention 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 |
| 24-35 | 2 to 3 | 1 tsp. (5 mL) |
| 36-47 | 4 to 5 | 1 1/2 tsp. (7.5 mL) |
| 48-59 | 6 to 8 | 2 tsp. (10 mL) |
| 60-71 | 9 to 10 | 2 1/2 tsp. (12.5 mL) |
| 72-95 | 11 to 12 | 3 tsp. (15 mL) |
| over 95 | 12 to adult | 4 tsp. (20 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.
Other information
- Store at room temperature 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
- protect from freezing
- protect from light
- each teaspoon (5mL) contains: sodium 7 mg
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BREAKAWAY BAND ON CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
Inactive Ingredients:
citric acid, FD&C red #40, glycerin, PEG 400, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, water, art. cherry flavor