Silapap Childrens

Silapap Childrens is used to lower fever and ease minor aches and pains like colds or flu, headaches, sore throats, tooth pain, back pain, joint or muscle pain, and menstrual cramps.

Silapap Childrens may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

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

Your dose 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 Silapap Childrens 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 Silapap Childrens.

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. Call 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, Silapap Childrens may cause a serious skin reaction. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you notice skin redness or a rash that spreads and leads to blistering and peeling.

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if Silapap Childrens is safe to use if you have or have ever had:

• if you use a blood thinner (such as warfarin);
• any allergies; or
• liver disease, cirrhosis, alcoholism, or more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day.

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

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

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

In rare cases, Silapap Childrens may cause a severe skin reaction that can be life-threatening, even if you have taken this medicine before without any issues. Stop taking Silapap Childrens and contact your doctor immediately if you experience skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

Stop taking Silapap Childrens and call your doctor right away 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 not experience any at all.

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

Silapap Childrens can be taken as needed. If you are following a dosing schedule and miss a dose, just skip it. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Taking too much 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 might have Silapap Childrens (sometimes called APAP).

Drinking alcohol can raise your risk of liver damage.

Other drugs may have an effect on Silapap Childrens, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all the other medicines you are using.