CounterAct Pain Content of Labeling
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active Ingredients (in each caplet) Acetaminophen 500 mg
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Purposes Pain Reliever/fever reducer
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
- for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:
- headachethe common coldbackacheminor pain of arthritistoothachemuscular achespremenstrual and menstrual cramps
- temporarily reduces fever
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings Liver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
- more than 8 caplets 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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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
- new symptoms occur redness or swelling is present
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
OVERDOSAGE SECTION
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.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
- do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
- adults and children 12 years and over
- take 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms lastdo not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hoursdo not take more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years: do not use this adult extra strength product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and may cause liver damage
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
Other information
- store at room temperature
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients Hypromellose, Polyethylene Glycol, Povidone, Pregelatinized Starch, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Stearic Acid.
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions or comments? If you have any questions or comments, or to report and adverse event, please contact 1-800-282-3000.
BOXED WARNING SECTION
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING