Target Corporation Acetaminophen Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- •temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- •headache
- •muscular aches
- •backache
- •minor pain of arthritis
- •the common cold
- •toothache
- •premenstrual 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 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- •child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
- •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 the user has ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if the user
- •has liver disease
- •is a child with pain of arthritis
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 (for adults) or 5 days (for children)
- •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 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last•do not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours•do 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 last•do not take more than 5 tablets in 24 hours•do 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)
Inactive ingredients
croscarmellose sodium*, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid *may contain this ingredient
Questions?
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