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Childrens MAPAP Acetaminophen

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
Atlantic Biologicals Corps
Label updated
2016-03-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Acetaminophen
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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

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

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

Label information

liver disease Ask a doctor before use if your child has

Label information

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is

Label information

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.

Label information

ask a health professional before use If pregnant or breast-feeding,

Label information

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?

To Report Adverse Drug Event call 1-800-616-2471 Weekdays, 9AM - 5PM Eastern Time

CHILDRENS MAPAP ACETAMINOPHEN (ACETAMINOPHEN) LIQUID

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 324b938d-fa4f-446f-82ea-a2d358f53815 · Version 2
NDC: 17856-1986