Equate Pain Reliever Acetaminophen for Adults 250 mg
Active ingredient (in each chewable bar)
Acetaminophen 250mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- the common cold
- headache
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- toothache
- muscular aches
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- 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 4,000mg of acetaminophen 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.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- a sodium-restricted diet
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you aretaking the blood thinning drug warfarin
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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.
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.
Directions
| Age (yrs.) | Dose (chewable bar) |
| Adults and children 12 years and over | take 4 chewable bars every 6 hours while symptoms lastdo not take more than 12 chewable bars in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctordo not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor |
| Children under 12 years | ask a doctor |
- do not give more than directed (see overdose warning)
Other information
- each chewable bar contains: potassium 5mg, sodium 16mg.
- Store in a cool dry place between 20-25°C (68-77°F).
- Child Resistant Container;do not use if printed seal under cap is broken or missing.
Inactive ingredients:
ammonium glycyrrhizate, FD & C yellow #6, flavors, geleol mono and diglycerides, glucose syrup, hydroxypropyl betadex, maltitol solution, maltodextrin, menthol, neotame, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, seaweed extract (carrageenan), sodium chloride, starch, sucralose, sucrose, trisodium citrate dihydrate.
U.S. Patent 11,273,123