ACETAMINOPHEN USP 500 mg
Active Ingredient
(in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer
Uses
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to
- headache
- muscular aches
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- the common cold
- toothache
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: this product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 6 tablets (3,000 mg) in 24 hours. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
do not use
Ask a doctor before use if the 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
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
- more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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. 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 over dose warning) adults & children 12 years and over :
- take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last
- do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
- do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years : ask a doctor
Other Information
For Bulk package: This is a bulk package, dispense contents with a child-resistant closure in a tight, light resistant container as defined in the USP.
- store at 15-30 °C (59-86 °F)
Inactive Ingredients
polyvinylpyrrolidone, pregelatinized corn starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid