FDA Label for Childrens Mapap

Active Ingredient (In Each Chewable Tablet)

Acetaminophen 160 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

• 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.

Do Not Use

• 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

Ask A Doctor Before Use If Your Child Has

liver disease.

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 dosage.

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If

• 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.

Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.

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.

Directions

• 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

Other Information

• TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF OUTER PACKAGE IS OPENED OR BLISTER IS TORN OR BROKEN
• avoid high humidity
• store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
• see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Inactive Ingredients

citric acid, crospovidone, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, D&C red #30 aluminum lake, dextrates hydrated, ethylcellulose, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, polyethylene, stearic acid, sucralose

Questions Or Comments?

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How Supplied

Product: 50090-3840

NDC: 50090-3840-0 6 TABLET, CHEWABLE in a BLISTER PACK / 4 in a CARTON