FDA Label for Childrens Mapap Acetaminophen
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TSP (5 ML))
- PURPOSE
- USES
- LIVER WARNING
- SORE THROAT WARNING
- DO NOT USE
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
- OTC - STOP USE
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- OVERDOSE WARNING
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS?
Childrens Mapap Acetaminophen Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Atlantic Biologicals Corps. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
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
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
Otc - Ask Doctor
liver disease Ask a doctor before use if your child has
Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is
Otc - Stop Use
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.
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
ask a health professional before use If pregnant or breast-feeding,
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
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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