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 Acetaminophen 500 mg Extra Strength


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Important: Read all product information before using. Keep this box for important information.

Drug Facts


Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 500 mg


Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer


Use

  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: the common coldheadachebackacheminor pain of arthritistoothachemuscular achespremenstrual and menstrual cramps
  • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings


Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reaction. Symptoms may include:

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • skin reddening 
  • blisters
  • rash

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

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


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.


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

  • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)adults and children 12 years and overtake 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms lastdo not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctordo not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: do not use

Other information

  • store between 20-25˚C (68-77˚F)
  • do not use if pouch is torn or open
  • see side panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose , pregelatinized starch, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl pyrrolidinone, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide