FDA Label for Acetaminophen 8 Hour
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- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)
- PURPOSE
- 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
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS?
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Acetaminophen 8 Hour Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Cvs Pharmacy. 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 USP, 650 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- muscular aches
- backache
- headache
- minor pain of arthritis
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 6 caplets 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.
- 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 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: 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)
adults and children 12 years and over ▪ take 2 caplets every 8 hours with water ▪ swallow whole - do not crush, chew, split or dissolve ▪ do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours ▪ do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years ▪ do not use
Other Information
- store at 20 - 25° C (68 - 77° F). Avoid excessive heat 40° C (104° F).
- see end panel for batch number and expiration date
- TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING FROM BOTTLE.
Inactive Ingredients
Croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Questions?
Call 1-800-406-7984
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CVS pharmacy®
Compare to the active ingredient in Tylenol®8 Hour†
Use only as directed.
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Lasts up to 8 Hour
GLUTEN FREE
DYE FREE
PAIN RELIEF
CAPLETS*
ACETAMINOPHEN EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS, USP 650 mg
- Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
- For up to 8 Hour Relief of Minor Muscular Aches & Pain
100 CAPLETS*
650 mg EACH
DO NOT USE WITH OTHER MEDICINES CONTAINING ACETAMINOPHEN
(*Capsule-Shaped Tablets)
Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
5095677/R0512
* Please review the disclaimer below.