FDA Label for Acetaminophen
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- ACTIVE INGREDIENT
- PURPOSES
- USES
- WARNINGS
- DO NOT USE
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
- ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- OVERDOSE WARNING:
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS?
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Acetaminophen Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Bonita Pharmaceuticals Llc. 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.
Active Ingredient
(in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/Fever reducer
Uses
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. The maximum daily dose of this product is 6 caplets (3,000mg) in 24 hours. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 4,000mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
liver disease.
Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
Stop Use 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 pressent
These could be signs of a serious condition.
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:
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)
- take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last
- do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
- do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
Adults and children 12 years and over:
Children under 12years: ask a doctor
Other Information
- Do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
- Store at room temperature
Inactive Ingredients
- Povidone
- Pregelatinized Starch
- Sodium Starch Glycolate
- Stearic Acid
Questions?
If you have any questions or comments, or to report an adverse event, please contact (855) 729-7200.
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Image 1 : Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500mg, 1000ct caplets
Image 2 : Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500mg, 100ct caplets
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