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Active ingredients
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
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.
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
- in children under 12 years of age
- if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the ingredients in this product
Warnings
Liver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
- more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours, which is the maimum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- drowsiness will occur
- avoid alcoholic beverages
- do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious condition
- sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a searious underlying medical illness.
- new symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present
- pain gets worse of lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
WARNINGS SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of 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 (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.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children
Purpose
Pain reliever
Nighttime sleep-aid
Directions
do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime. Do not take more than 2 caplets of this product in 24 hours. children under 12 years: do not use.
Other Information
- store at controlled room temperature 15-30 oC (59-86 oF)
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
calcium carbonate, corn starch, citric acid, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium silicate,
magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, medium-chain triglyceride, polyvinylpyrrolidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, sodium carbonate, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid.
Do not take this product unless directed by a doctor if you have
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- liver disease
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
Uses
temporary relief of occassional headaches, minor aches, and pains with accompanying sleeplessness