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NDC Code(s): 54162-129-16 - Packager: GERITREX LLC
- Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- DEA Schedule: None
- Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final
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- Active ingredient (in each 5 mL = 1 teaspoonful)
Acetaminophen 160 mg
- Purpose
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
See AlsoPARACETAMOL 120 MG / 5 ML ORAL SUSPENSION - summary of medicine characteristics | Patient infoAcetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate Oral Solution, USP 120 mg/12 mg per 5 mLacetaminophen 120 mg-codeine 12 mg/5 mL (5 mL) oral solutionParacetamol 120mg/5ml Oral Suspension - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - Uses
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.
- Warnings
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
Ask a doctor before use if your child has
- liver disease
- is on a sodium-restricted diet.
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 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.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
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. - Directions
- 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) - Other information
- Store at room temperature 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
- protect from freezing
- protect from light
- each teaspoon (5mL) contains: sodium 7 mg
- SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF BREAKAWAY BAND ON CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
- Inactive Ingredients:
citric acid, FD&C red #40, glycerin, PEG 400, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin, sorbitol, water, art. cherry flavor
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APAP ELIXER (ACETAMINOPHEN)
acetaminophen elixirProduct Information Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:54162-129 Route of Administration ORAL Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN 160mg in5mL Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP) FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA) GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX) POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ) SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU) SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR) SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY) SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R) WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R) Product Characteristics Color RED Score Shape Size Flavor CHERRY (CHERRY) Imprint Code Contains Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:54162-129-16 473 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 08/20/2018 Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL part343 08/20/2018 Labeler -GERITREX LLC(112796248)
Establishment Name Address ID/FEI Business Operations GERITREX LLC 112796248 manufacture(54162-129)
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APAP ELIXER (ACETAMINOPHEN)- acetaminophen elixir
Number of versions: 1
Published Date (What is this?) | Version | Files |
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Sep 19, 2018 | 2 (current) | download |
RxNorm
APAP ELIXER (ACETAMINOPHEN)- acetaminophen elixir
RxCUI | RxNorm NAME | RxTTY | |
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1 | 307675 | acetaminophen 160 MG in 5 mL Oral Solution | PSN |
2 | 307675 | acetaminophen 32 MG/ML Oral Solution | SCD |
3 | 307675 | acetaminophen 160 MG per 5 ML Oral Solution | SY |
4 | 307675 | acetaminophen 325 MG per 10.15 ML Oral Solution | SY |
5 | 307675 | acetaminophen 650 MG per 20.3 ML Oral Solution | SY |
6 | 307675 | acetaminophen 80 MG per 2.5 ML Oral Solution | SY |
7 | 307675 | APAP 32 MG/ML Oral Solution | SY |
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APAP ELIXER (ACETAMINOPHEN)- acetaminophen elixir
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