Target Corporation Acetaminophen Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- •temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- •muscular aches
- •backache
- •minor pain of arthritis
- •toothache
- •premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- •headache
- •the common cold
- •temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
- •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
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
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 a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- •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
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
| adults and children 12 years and over | •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 |
| children under 12 years | •do not use |
- •do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
Other information
- •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid excessive heat 40°C (104°F).
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, titanium dioxide