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How to Use

Unless otherwise directed by your family doctor, do not take more of this drug than is recommended on the package label . If too much is taken, liver damage or other serious side effects may occur.

To use this drug:

• This drug must be taken in the form of a liquid that is made from the effervescent granules. Do not swallow the granules themselves.
• To make the liquid, pour the amount of effervescent granules directed on the package into a glass. Then add 1/2 glass - 4 ounces of cool water.
• Drink all of the liquid. You may drink the liquid while it is still fizzing or after the fizzing stops.
• Add a little more water to the glass and drink that, to make sure that you get the full amount of the drug.

Dosage

• For oral dosage form - effervescent granules:
  • For pain and upset stomach:
    • Adults and teenagers 325 to 650 milligrams - mg of acetaminophen, dissolved in water, every four hours as needed. The bottle cap can be using to measure the dose. There are 325 mg of acetaminophen in three-fourths of a capful.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If your family doctor has directed you to take this drug according to a regular schedule and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store this drug in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.