FDA Label for Acetaminophen
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Acetaminophen Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Nucare Pharmaceuticals,inc.. 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 Ingredients
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 tablets (4,000 mg of acetaminophen) in 24 hours
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- 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
Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Do not use
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
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. 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 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours, as needed; not more than 6 tablets in 24 hours. Do
not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor. - children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other Information
- TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.
- store at 20⁰C-25⁰C (68⁰F-77⁰F)
Inactive Ingredients
povidone, sodium starch glycolate, starch, stearic acid.
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