Mapap

Mapap helps lower fever and eases minor aches and pains, including those from colds or flu, headache, sore throat, tooth pain, back pain, joint or muscle pain, and menstrual cramps.

Mapap might also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. An Mapap overdose can damage your liver or cause death.

Your dose needs may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Doses are based on weight in children. Your child's dose may change if the child gains or loses weight. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this medicine to a child.

Swallow the extended-release tablet whole with a full glass of water and do not crush, chew, or break it.

You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid). Measure any liquid dose with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Read and carefully follow the instructions provided with this medicine on how to prepare and take Mapap powder. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand these instructions.

Stop taking the medicine and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a certain period of time, or if they get worse.

This medicine may cause false results on certain blood tests. Tell the laboratory staff that you use Mapap.

Store at room temperature away from heat and moisture. Protect the liquid medicine from light. Keep each dose of the oral powder in its packet until you are ready to use it.

Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. Taking too much acetaminophen can harm your liver or lead to death. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

In rare cases, Mapap may cause a serious skin reaction. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor right away if you develop skin redness or a rash that spreads and leads to blistering and peeling.

You should not take Mapap if you are allergic to it, or if you are taking other medications that contain this medicine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if Mapap is safe for you to use if you have or have ever had:

• if you are using a blood thinner (like warfarin);
• any allergies; or
• liver disease, cirrhosis, alcoholism, or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages a day.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not give this medicine to a child without getting medical advice first.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

In rare cases, Mapap may cause a severe skin reaction that can be fatal, even if you have taken this medicine before without any issues. Stop taking Mapap and call your doctor right away if you notice skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

Stop taking Mapap and call your doctor immediately if you have:

• any new or worsening symptoms;
• redness, swelling; or
• liver problems--loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Less serious side effects may be more common, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Mapap is used as needed. If you miss a dose while on a dosing schedule, skip that dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose can be deadly.

Signs of an overdose include vomiting, stomach pain, and yellowing of your skin or eyes.

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine that may have Mapap (sometimes shortened to APAP).

Drinking alcohol may raise your chances of liver damage.

Other drugs may affect Mapap, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are using.