FDA Label for Acetaminophen
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- OTHER
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)
- PURPOSE
- USES
- LIVER WARNING
- OTC - DO NOT USE
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- OVERDOSE WARNING
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 TABLET BOTTLE CARTON
Acetaminophen Product Label
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Drug Facts
Distributed by McKesson
One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
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
Liver Warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
- adult takes more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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.
Otc - Ask Doctor
Ask a doctor before use if the 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
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults and in children 12 years and over
- 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
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 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
- do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours
- take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
- do not take more than 5 tablets in 24 hours
- do not use this adult product in children under 6 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage
adults and children 12 years and over | |
children 6-11 years | |
children under 6 years |
Other Information
- store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
- retain carton for complete product information
Inactive Ingredients
crospovidone, methylparaben, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylparaben, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid
Principal Display Panel - 100 Tablet Bottle Carton
NDC 62011-0032-1
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PHARMACY
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Regular Strength Tablets
active ingredient †
pain reliever
acetaminophen 325mg
pain reliever/fever reducer
ACTUAL SIZE
regular strength
100 tablets 325mg each
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