FDA Label for Extra Strenghth Acetaminophen
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Extra Strenghth Acetaminophen Product Label
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Active Ingredient
(in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 500mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- temporary relieves minor aches and pains due to
- the common cold
- headache
- backache
- toothache
- muscular aches
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps and
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
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
- 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.
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
- liver disease
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- 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
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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
Overdose warning: Taking more than the reccomended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose. get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Directions
- do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
- Adults and children 12 years of age and older:
- Take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last.
- Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
- Do not use more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor.
- Children under 12 years of age: Do not use this extra strength product. This will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and could cause serious health problems.
Other Information
- store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F).
- read all product information before using.
- TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
Inactive Ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, pregelatinized starch, povidone, croscarmellose sodium, potassium sorbate, stearic acid
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