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Acetaminophen


Drug Facts


Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Acetaminophen 500 mg


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

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

  • more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 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 you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the 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

These could be signs of a serious condition.

  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • new symptoms occur

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.


Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning:In the case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.(1-800-222-1222).


Directions

adult and children 12 years and overtake 2 tablets, every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms lastdo not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctordo not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
children under 12 yearsAsk a doctor
  • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning).

Other information

  • store between 20-25 0C (68-77 0F)

Inactive ingredients

povidone, pregelatinized corn starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid


PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Acetaminophen 500mg

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING FROM BOTTLE.