FDA Label for Medi-first Extra Strength Non-aspirin
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Medi-first Extra Strength Non-aspirin Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Unifirst First Aid Corporation. 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
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
■ muscular aches
■ backache
■ minor pain of arthritis
■ the common cold
■ toothache
■ 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 in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
■ 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:
■ skin reddening
■ blisters
■ rash
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 for 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 - 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 (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.
Dosage & Administration
Directions
■ do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
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 Safety Information
Other information
■ store at room temperature 59°-86°F (15°-30°C)
■ tamper-evident sealed packets
■ do not use any opened or torn packets
Inactive Ingredient
Inactive ingredients
corn starch*, hypromellose*, polyethylene glycol*, povidone (K-30)*, pregelatinized starch*, purified water*, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide*
* May contain
Package Label.Principal Display Panel
Medique
Extra Strength APAP
Non-Aspirin Tablets
THIS PACKAGE IS FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN.
Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer • Acetaminophen 500 mg
Compare active ingredient to Tylenol®
Registered McNeil Products
Tamper Evident Unit Dose Packets
24 Tablets
(12 x 2)
* Please review the disclaimer below.
