FDA Label for Medique At Home Apap
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- OTHER
- 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 SAFETY INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENT
- OTC - QUESTIONS
- PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Medique At Home Apap 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.
Other
Drug Facts
Otc - Active Ingredient
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 325 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. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 tablets (3,250 mg) in 24 hours for adults or 5 tablets (1,625 mg) in 24 hours for children. Severe liver damage may occur if
■ adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
■ child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
■ taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
■ adult has 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 ifthe user has liver disease
Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is 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 in adults
■ pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under 12 years
■ 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 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 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
■ do not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor ■ do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
Children 6 years to under 12 years ■ take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
■ do not take more than 5 tablets in 24 hours ■ do not use for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor
Children under 6 years ask a doctor
Other Safety Information
Other information
■ store at room temperature 59°-86°F (15°-30°C)
■ TAMPER EVIDENT child resistant packets
■ do not use any opened or torn packets
Inactive Ingredient
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, hypromellose, maltodextrin*, microcrystalline cellulose*, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch*, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide*
* may contain
Otc - Questions
Questions or comments? 1-800-634-7600
Package Label.Principal Display Panel
Mediqque® @ Home
APAP Tablets
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Pull to Open
Child-Resistant Packets
*not actual size
50 Packets
(2 Tablets per Packet)
Compare to the active ingredient in Tylenol® Tablets
* Please review the disclaimer below.