Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with
- common cold
- headache
- toothache
- muscular aches
- backache
- arthritis
- 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 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
If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- if you are allergic to acetaminophen
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
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
- symptoms do not improve
- pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
- pain get worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under 12 years
- fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
- new symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present
- a rare sensitivity reaction occurs
- You may report side effects to 1-888-952-0050
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or 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 tablets every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
- Do not use more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years of age: do not use this extra strength product; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and could cause serious health problems.
Other information
- store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- 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