Extraprin
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 250 mg
Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID) **
Caffeine 65 mg
**nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purpose
Pain reliever
Pain reliever aid
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- a cold
- arthritis
- muscular aches
- toothache
- premenstrual & menstrual cramps
Warnings
Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Reye’s syndrome:
Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: Allergy alert :
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: Allergy alert:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take Liver warning:
This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you Stomach bleeding warning:
The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heartbeat. Caffeine warning:
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
Do not use
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen, aspirin or other pain reliever/fever reducer
- with any other product containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- you have liver disease
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- you are taking a diuretic
- you have asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
- taking any other drug, or are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious condition
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
- feel faint
- vomit blood
- have bloody or black stools
- have stomach pain that does not get better
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- painful area is red or swollen
- pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
- any new symptoms occur
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- do not use more than directed
- drink a full glass of water with each dose
- take 2 caplets every 6 hours; not more than 8 caplets in 24 hours adults and children 12 years and over:
- ask a doctor children under 12 years:
Other information
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- close cap tightly after use
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, propylene glycol, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin.
Questions?
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