About Tempra Drops (USA)
Pain reliever and fever reducer
Used for
- Reduces fever
- Relieves mild to moderate pain
Usual adult dose
500–1,000 mg every 6 hours as needed; maximum 4,000 mg daily from all sources. Some labels specify lower limits.
Usual dose in children
10–15 mg/kg every 4–6 hours as needed; maximum five doses in 24 hours. Children under 2 require clinician-directed dosing.
Common side effects
- Usually well tolerated at recommended doses
- Nausea
- Rare allergic reactions
- Rare serious skin reactions
Important warnings
- Overdose can cause severe liver damage, even without early symptoms.
- Different liquid concentrations require careful measurement with the supplied device.
- Combining acetaminophen-containing products increases overdose risk.
- Liver disease or regular heavy drinking increases liver injury risk.
Pregnancy
Generally considered an option for pain or fever during pregnancy when needed, at recommended doses for the shortest necessary duration.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible with breastfeeding; only small amounts enter breast milk.
Interactions
- Warfarin: regular use may increase bleeding risk.
- Alcohol: heavy drinking increases liver damage risk.
- Other acetaminophen-containing medicines: increased overdose risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.