Acetaminophen Extended Release Tablets 650 mg - Arthritis Pain Walgreens
Drug Facts
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active ingredient (in each caplet) Acetaminophen 650 mg
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: o minor pain of arthritis o muscular aches o backache o premenstrual and menstrual cramps o the common cold o headache o toothache • temporarily reduces fever
WARNINGS SECTION
WarningsLiver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take • more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount • with other drugs containing acetaminophen • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: • skin reddening • blisters • rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist • if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days • new symptoms occur • redness or swelling is present These could be signs of a serious condition
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
| adults | take 2 caplets every 8 hours with waterswallow whole; do not crush, chew, split or dissolvedo not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hoursdo not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor |
| under 18 years of age | ask a doctor |
- Do not take more than directed
- See overdose warning
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
Other information • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF) • The FDA approved Dissolution methods differ from USP
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hypromellose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide, triacetin
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions or comments? Call 1-877-290-4008