FDA Label for Extra Strength Pain Relief
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Extra Strength Pain Relief Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Geri-care Pharmaceutical Corp. 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 Gelcap)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
* more than 8 gelcaps 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
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.
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 symptom occur
* redness or swelling is present
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
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. 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
- Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 gelcaps every 4-6 hours, as needed. Do not take more than 8 gelcaps in 24 hours
- Children under 12 years: Do not use.
Other Information
- TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.
- store at 20⁰C-25⁰C (68⁰F-77⁰F)
- avoid high humidity
Inactive Ingredients
Croscarmellose Sodium, D and C Red 33, FD and C Blue 1, FD and C Red 40, Gelatin, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Hypromellose, Iron Oxide, PEG, Povidone, Propylene Glycol, Shellac Glaze, Starch, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide.
Package Label
Gericare
NDC 57896-251-01
Non-aspirin
Extra Strength
PAIN RELIEF
Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer
Compare to active ingredient in Tylenol Extra Strength Rapid Release gels
ACETAMINOPHEN
Rapid Release Gels
100 Gelcaps
500 mg each
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