Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- •for the temporary relief of 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 caplets (3,000 mg) in 24 hours. 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
Do not use
- •with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non prescription). 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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In the 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 12 years: 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 (800) 795-9775.
Repackaged by:
Proficient Rx LP
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320