EXTRA STRENGTH PAIN RELIEVER ACETAMINOPHEN, USP 500 mg Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Active ingredient
(in each Caplet) Acetaminophen, USP 500 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
■ temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: ■ the common cold ■ headache ■ backache ■ minor pain of arthritis ■ toothache ■ muscular aches ■ premenstrual and menstrual cramps ■ temporarily reduces fever
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: ■ more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours ■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen ■ 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert
acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: ■ skin reddening ■ blisters ■ rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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 you are
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days ■ 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 the 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 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last ■ do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor ■ do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years ask a doctor
Other information
■ store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature ■ See end panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, pregelatinized starch, povidone k-30, polyethylene glycol, stearic acid, sodium starch glycolate