FDA Label for Basic Care Acetaminophen Pm

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Basic Care Acetaminophen Pm Product Label

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Active Ingredients (In Each Caplet)



Acetaminophen 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


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.
  • •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.


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 at bedtime
  • do not take more than 2 caplets of this product in 24 hours

    adults and children 12 years and over

    children under 12 years

    do not use


Other Information



  • •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients



carnauba wax, crospovidone, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide


Questions Or Comments?



1-800-719-9260


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Extra Strength

Compare to Extra Strength Tylenol® PM active ingredients

Acetaminophen PM

Acetaminophen 500 mg, Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

actual size

Pain Reliever/Nighttime Sleep-Aid

For Adults

100 CAPLETS

Non-habit forming


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