hst 265 (268)

ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)

Acetaminophen USP,  650 mg

PURPOSE

Pain reliever/fever reducer

USES

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: • minor pain of arthritis • muscular aches • backache • premenstrual and menstrual cramps • the common cold • headache • toothache • temporarily reduces fever

WARNINGS

Liver 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 everyday 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

Do not use

• with any other drugs 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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

liver disease.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are 

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

Stop use and ask 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.

If pregnant or breast-feeding

ask a health professional before use.

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

DIRECTIONS

• do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)

Adults: • take 2 caplets every 8 hours with water • swallow whole; do not crush, chew, split or dissolve • do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor Under 18 years of age: ask a doctor

OTHER INFORMATION

• store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

hydroxyethyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid