Acetaminophen, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Citric Acid (Systemic)
Brand Names : Bromo-Seltzer
Proper Use of This MedicineUnless otherwise directed by your doctor, do not take more of this medicine
than is recommended on the package label
. If too much is taken, liver
damage or other serious side effects may occur.
To use this medicine:
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This medicine must be taken in the form of a liquid that is made
from the effervescent granules. Do not swallow the granules themselves.
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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.
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Drink all of the liquid. You may drink the liquid while it is still
fizzing or after the fizzing stops.
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Add a little more water to the glass and drink that, to make sure
that you get the full amount of the medicine.
Dosing - The dose of this combination medicine will
be different for different people. Follow your doctor's
orders or the directions on the label
. The following information includes
only the average doses of the acetaminophen in this combination medicine.
If your dose is different, do not change it
unless
your doctor tells you to do so.
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For oral
dosage form (effervescent granules):
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For pain and upset stomach:
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Adults and teenagers - 325 to 650 milligrams (mg) of acetaminophen,
dissolved in water, every four hours as needed. The bottle cap can be used
to measure the dose. There are 325 mg of acetaminophen in three-fourths of
a capful.
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Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed dose - If your doctor has directed you to take this medicine
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 medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink,
or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break
down.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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