Acetaminophen
Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in each Tablet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:
Headache
Muscular aches
Backache
Toothache
Premenstrual and menstrual cramps
Temporally reduces fever.
• Liver warning Warnings
this product contains Acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
- adult takes more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- 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)
- 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
Pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults.
Pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under under 12 years
Fever gets worse or last 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 doctor before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Overdose warning:
Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or syptoms.
- Do not take more tahn directed (see overdose warning)
Directions
| Adults and Children12 years and older | Take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms lastDo not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours |
| Children6 to 11 years | Take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms lastDo not take more than 5 tablets in 24 hours |
| Children under6 years | Do not use regular Strength products in children uder 6 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and may cause liver damage. |
Other information
store at room temperature 20°-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive Ingredients
Povidone, Pregelatinized Starch, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Stearic Acid