Extra Strength Pain Relief Acetaminophen USP, 500mg Pain reliever/ Fever Reducer FOR ADULTS RAPID RELEASE
Active ingredient (in each gelcap)
Acetaminophen USP, 500 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
■ temporarily relieves 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
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: ■ 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
Allergy alert
acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: ■ skin reddening ■ blisters ■ rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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
■ 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 These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Overdose warning
In case of accidental 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 over ■ take 2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last ■ do not take more than 6 gelcaps in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor ■ do not take more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years ■ ask a doctor
Other information
■ store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature ■ avoid high humidity ■ see end panel for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
ammonium hydroxide, black iron oxide, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide