FDA Label for Extra Strength Acetaminophen Pm

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Extra Strength Acetaminophen Pm Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Kroger Company. 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.

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Drug Facts

Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

  • skin reddening
  • blisters
  • rash
  • If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.


Otc - Purpose



Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purpose
Acetaminophen 500mgPain reliever
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mgNighttime sleep aid

Uses



temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness


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

Do Not Use



  • in children under 12 years of age
  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have



  • liver disease
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • glaucoma

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are



  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When Using This Product



  • drowsiness will occur
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If



  • sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness.
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • new symptoms occur
  • 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 right away. 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 and children 12 years and over
    • take 2 caplets at bedtime
    • do not take more than 2 caplets of this product in 24 hours
    children under 12 yearsdo not use

Other Information



  • Store at room temperature between 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients



croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, Hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, purified water, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, corn starch, talc, titanium dioxide


Questions Or Comments?



call 1-800-632-6900


Principal Display Panel - 100 Caplet Bottle Carton



*COMPARE to the active ingredients of
EXTRA STRENGTH TYLENOL® PM
NDC XXXXX-XXX-XX

Extra Strength

Acetaminophen PM
Acetaminophen,
Diphenhydramine HCl

Pain reliever / Nighttime Sleep aid
Non - Habit Forming

actual
size

100
CAPLETS


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