Acetaminophen
DRUG FACTS:
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Inactive Ingredients:
Corn Starch, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Starch Glycolate, PVP.
USES:
- Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to
- headache
- the common cold
- muscular aches
- backache
- toothache
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- minor pain of arthritis
- Temporarily reduces fever.
WARNINGS:
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take.
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
- more than 4000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours.
- 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 - if you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen - ask a doctor or pharmacist
- for more than 10 days for pains unless directed by a doctor
- for more than 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
Ask a doctor before use if you have:
- liver disease.
Ask a doctor 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
- ever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- 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 REACH OF CHILDREN.
Overdose warning. 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 noti ce any signs or symptoms.
DIRECTIONS:
do not take more than directed (see overdose warning).
Adults and children 12 years and over:
Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.
- take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last, do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours.
- do not take more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Store at 20 - 25°C (68 - 77°F).