FDA Label for Basic Care Acetaminophen

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Basic Care Acetaminophen Product Label

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Active Ingredient (In Each Caplet)



Acetaminophen 500 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

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
  • Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

    • •skin reddening
    • •blisters
    • •rash
    • If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.


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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

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)
  • 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 for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor

    adults and children 12 years and over

    children under

    12 years

    ask a doctor


Other Information



  • •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients



croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, mica-based pearlescent pigment, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid


Questions Or Comments?



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Extra Strength

Rapid Release

Compare to Tylenol® Extra Strength Rapid Release Gels

active ingredient

Acetaminophen

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

actual size

Fast Relief

For Adults

100 CAPLETS-500 mg Each


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