Acetaminophen 500 mgExtra Strength
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Uses
To reduce fever and 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. Severe liver damage may occur if
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
- adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- adult has 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 the user has ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
Ask a doctor before use if the user has
- has liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is 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 (for adults) or 5 days (for children)
- 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:
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.(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 & children 12 years and over | take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms lastdo not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctordo not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor |
| child under 12 years | ask a doctor |
Other information
- store at temperature 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)
Inactive Ingredients:
croscannellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, propyl paraben, povidone, stearic acid.
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