Monograph Details
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Pain & Pyrexia
> Nonnarcotic analgesics
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TEMPRA QUICKLETS, CHILDREN'S STRENGTH |
| Manufacturer |
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Bristol-Myers Products |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Analgesic/antipyretic. |
| Generic Name |
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Acetaminophen 80mg; quick-dissolve tabs; grape flavor; contain phenylalanine. |
| Also |
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• TEMPRA QUICKLETS, JUNIOR STRENGTH
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| Indications |
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Mild pain. Fever. |
| Children |
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Allow to dissolve on tongue before swallowing; may chew. <2yrs (<24lbs): use other forms of acetaminophen. 2–3yrs (24–35lbs): 160mg. 4–5yrs (36–47lbs): 240mg. 6–8yrs (48–59lbs): 320mg. 9–10yrs (60–71lbs): 400mg. 11yrs (72–95lbs): 480mg. ≥12yrs (≥96lbs): 640mg. All: every 4 hours; max 5 doses/day; max 3 days for fever and 5 days for pain. |
| Precautions |
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Hepatic dysfunction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Rash; hepatotoxicity (overdosage). |
| How Supplied |
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Tabs—24 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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