Tempra (Acetaminophen)
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Antipyretic Analgesic
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When used as directed, acetaminophen is virtually free of severe toxicity or side effects. The incidence of gastrointestinal upset is less than after salicylate administration. If a rare sensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue the drug. Hypersensitivity to acetaminophen is usually manifested by a rash or urticaria.
Regular use of acetaminophen has been shown to produce a slight increase in prothrombin time in patients receiving oral anticoagulants but the clinical significance of this effect is not clear.
Acetaminophen poisoning can result in severe hepatic damage.
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Symptoms and Treatment: It is generally agreed that consumption of more than 50% of the toxic dose, i.e., 140to 150mg/kg in children could initiate liver damage.
The earliest symptoms of overdose with acetaminophen are nausea, vomiting, sweating and pallor. This may be followed in cases of large overdoses by liver damage which may lead to coma and death. In any suspected case of acetaminophen overdose, it is strongly advised that the patient be seen immediately by a physician.
Children: 10to15mg/kg every 4to 6hours, not to exceed 65mg/kg/24hours; or according to age.
Drops: Each 1mL of cherry- or banana-flavored liquid contains: acetaminophen 80mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial flavoring, artificial coloring (in cherry flavored only), citric acid, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium citrate and sodium saccharin. Energy: 5.88kJ (1.4kcal)/mL. Sodium: <1mmol (1.5mg)/mL. Alcohol- and sucrose-free. Banana flavored is dye free. Bottles of15and 24mL with calibrated dropper.
Syrup: 80mg/5mL: Each 5mL of cherry-flavored syrup contains: acetaminophen 80mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial flavors and coloring, butylated hydroxyanisol, citric acid, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate and sucrose. Energy: 37.38kJ (8.9kcal)/5mL. Sodium: <1mmol (3.6mg)/5mL. Alcohol-free. Bottles of100mL.
160 mg/5 mL: Each 5 mL of cherry- or banana-flavored syrup contains: acetaminophen 160 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial flavors, artificial coloring (in cherry flavored only), butylated hydroxyanisol, citric acid, polyethylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate and sucrose. Energy: 37.38 kJ (8.9kcal)/5 mL. Sodium: <1mmol (3.6 mg)/5 mL. Alcohol-free. Banana flavored is dye free. Bottles of 100mL.
Chewable Tablets: 80mg: Each purple tablet, grape flavored, engraved 80on one side and engraved Tempra on the other, contains: acetaminophen 80mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial flavor and coloring, aspartame, croscarmellose sodium, glycine, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium chloride and stearic acid. Bottles of24.
160mg: Each purple tablet, grape flavored, engraved 160 on one side and engraved Tempra on the other, contains: acetaminophen 160mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial flavor and coloring, aspartame, croscarmellose sodium, glycine, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium chloride and stearic acid. Bottles of20.
Quick Dissolving Tablets (FirsTabs): Each purple tablet, grape flavored, engraved with a score on one side and Tempra on the other, contains: acetaminophen 160 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial flavor and coloring, aspartame, citric acid, magnesium stearate, mannitol, potassium carbonate, silicon dioxide and sodium bicarbonate. Packages of 18.
All bottles have child-resistant closures and are safety sealed. All cartons are safety sealed.
