Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 325 mg
Active Ingredient
(in each tablet)
Acetaminophen, USP 325 mg
Purpose
Pain Reliever/ Fever reducer
Uses
■ headache
■ muscular aches
■ backache
■ minor pain of arthritis
■ the common cold
■ toothache
■ premenstrual and menstrual cramps
temporarily reduces fever
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 tablets (3,250 mg) in 24 hours for adults or 5 tablets (1,625 mg) in 24 hours for children. Severe liver damage may occur if
■ adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
■ child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
■ taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
■ adult has 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 other inactive ingredients in this product
Ask a doctor before use if
you have liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
the user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults
■ pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under 12 years
■ 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 and children 12 years and over
■ take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
■ do not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours
■ do not take more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
children 6-11 years
■ take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
■ do not take more than 5 tablets in 24 hours
■ do not take more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor
children under 6 years
ask a doctor
Other information
■ store between 20-25°C (68-77°F).
■ do not use if carton is opened or neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients
hydroxy propyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone k-30, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid