Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 500 mg
Active ingredient
(in each tablet)
Acetaminophen, USP 500 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
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
■ more than 4,000mg 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
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 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
■ do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours
■ do not take 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)
■ do not use if carton is opened or neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients
hydroxypropyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone k-30, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid