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ACETAMINOPHEN


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Drug Facts


Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 500 mg


Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer


Uses

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

Warnings


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:

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

  • 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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.

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

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.


Directions

Do not take more than directed.

SEE OVERDOSE WARNING.

adults & children 12 years of age and overtake 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms lastdo not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by doctordo not take more than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor
children under 12 years of ageask a doctor

Other information

  • store at room temperature between 20-25° C (68-77° F)
  • avoid excessive heat, cold and humidity
  • close cap tightly after use

Inactive ingredients

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


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DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015