Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/ fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due toheadachethe common coldbackacheminor pain of artritistoothachemuscular achespremenstrual and menstrual cramps
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away
- adult takes more than 4000 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 of the inactive ingredients in this product
Ask a doctor before use if the user has
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
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- 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
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 Contorl Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. 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 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms lastdo not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hoursdo not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor |
| children 6-11 years | take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms lastdo not take more than 5 tablets in 24 hoursdo not use for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor |
| children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
- do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
Other information
- store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
Inactive ingredients
povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate*, stearic acid
*may contain this ingredient