Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet) Acetaminophen USP 500 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
• the common cold
• headache
• backache
• minor pain of arthritis
• toothache
• muscular aches
• premenstrual and 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 4,000 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
- •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 present
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: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 | •take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last•do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor•do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor |
| children under 12 years | ask a doctor |
- •do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
Other information
- •store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
- •do not use if printed foil seal under cap is torn or missing.
Inactive ingredients
povidone, pregelatinized starch (maize), stearic acid.