Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with ■ the common cold ■ headache ■ toothache ■ muscular aches ■ backache ■ minor pain from arthritis
■ premenstrual and menstrual cramps ■ temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take n more than 4,000mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
- 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
- new symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present.
If pregnant or breastfeeding
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 (1-800-222-1222) right away. 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 use 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 more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
Children under 12 years: Consult a doctor
Other information
■ store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF) ■ do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
Inactive Ingredients
corn starch, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid