Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500mg Caplets
Active Ingredient
(in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/Fever reducer
Uses
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:
Temporarily reduces fever.
- Headache
- Muscular aches
- Backache
- Minor pain of arthritis
- The common cold
- Toothache
- Premenstrual and menstrual cramps
Warnings
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 6 caplets (3,000mg) in 24 hours. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 4,000mg 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 (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 pressent
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.
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.
Directions
Adults and children 12 years and over:
Children under 12years: ask a doctor
- Do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
Other Information
- Do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
- Store at room temperature
Inactive Ingredients
- Povidone
- Pregelatinized Starch
- Sodium Starch Glycolate
- Stearic Acid
Questions?
If you have any questions or comments, or to report an adverse event, please contact (855) 729-7200.