FDA Label for Extra Strength Pain Reliever
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT
- OTC - PURPOSE
- INDICATIONS & USAGE
- WARNINGS
- OTC - DO NOT USE
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
- OTC - STOP USE
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENT
- OTC - QUESTIONS
- PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Extra Strength Pain Reliever Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Walgreens. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Otc - Active Ingredient
Active ingredient
(in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Otc - Purpose
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Indications & Usage
Uses
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- the common cold
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- toothache
- muscular aches
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
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
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Otc - Do Not Use
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
Otc - Ask Doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease
Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Otc - Stop Use
Stop using 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
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Dosage & Administration
Directions
do not take more than directed
adults and children 12 years and over:
- take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last
- do not take more than 6 tablets 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
Other Information
Other information
store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive Ingredient
Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, FD&C Red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized
starch, sodium starch glycolate*, stearic acid, sucralose, titanium dioxide *may contain this ingredient
Otc - Questions
Questions and comments? Call 1-877-290-4008
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