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Chewable AcetaminophenChildrens

Dosage form
TABLET, CHEWABLE
Labeler
Richmond Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Label updated
2017-10-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Acetaminophen 80 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 before swallowing; this product will soften in mouth for ease of chewing
  • 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 (tablets)*
Under 24 Under 2 Ask a doctor
24-35 2-3 2
36-47 4-5 3
48-59 6-8 4
60-71 9-10 4-5
72-95 11-12 4-6

*or as directed by a doctor

Other information
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • avoid high humidity
  • Phenylketonurics:each tablet contains: phenylalanine 5mg
Inactive ingredients

aspartame, compressible sugar, D&C red #27(Al lake), dextorse, FD&C yellow #6(Al lake), fruit flavor, magnesium stearate, microcrystaline cellulose, prosweet, stearice acid

Questions or comments?

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
call 804-270-4498, 8.30 am-4.30 pm ET, Monday - Friday

Principal display panel

NDC- 54738-092-30 -  APAP 80MG CHEWABLE- 30 TABS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: a5dd9031-a960-4a98-ab71-05b079183f1a · Version 2
NDC: 54738-092