APAP ELIXER (ACETAMINOPHEN)

Acetaminophen 160 mg

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

To reduce fever and for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:

• headache
• muscular aches
• backache
• minor pain of arthritis
• the common cold
• toothache
• premenstrual and menstrual cramps.

Temporarily reduces fever.

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 other
  drugs containing acetaminophen
• adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using
  this 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

Label information

Ask a doctor before use if your child has

• liver disease
• is on a sodium-restricted diet.

Label information

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

Label information

When using this product: Do not exceed recommended dose

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.

Label information

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

Label information

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 medical
attention is critical for adults/children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

• 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.

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)

• Store at room temperature 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
• protect from freezing
• protect from light
• each teaspoon (5mL) contains: sodium 7 mg

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BREAKAWAY BAND ON CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

citric acid, FD&C red #40, glycerin, PEG 400, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, water, art. cherry flavor

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