FDA Label for Acetaminophen Diphenhydramine Hcl
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- ACTIVE INGREDIENT
- PURPOSE
- USES
- LIVER WARNING
- DO NOT USE
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
- ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
- WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING
- OVERDOSE WARNING
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
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Acetaminophen Diphenhydramine Hcl Product Label
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Active Ingredient
(in each caplet)
Acetaminophen, USP 500 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever
Nighttime sleep aid
Uses
temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness
Liver Warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
■ more than 4,000 mg 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.
■ with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
■ in children under 12 years of age
■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
■ liver disease
■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
■ glaucoma
Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are
■ taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
■ taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When Using This Product
■ drowsiness will occur
■ avoid alcoholic drinks
■ do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If
■ sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness.
■ pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
■ redness or swelling is present
■ new symptoms occur
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding
ask a health professional before use.
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)
adults and children 12 years and over
- take 2 caplets at bedtime
- do not take more than 2 caplets of this product in 24 hours
children under 12 years
- do not use this product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage.
Other Information
■ store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
■ do not use if carton is opened, or neck wrap or foil inner seal broken or mising
■ see end panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive Ingredients
carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, polysorbate 80, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Questions And Comments?
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