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 Pd-rx 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 Ingredient (In Each Tablet)



Acetaminophen 325mg


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. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 tablets (3,250 mg) in 24 hours for adults or 5 tablets (1,625 mg) in 24 hours for children.

Severe liver damage may occur if

  • adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • adult has 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 are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product

Ask A Doctor Before Use If The User Has



liver disease


Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If The User Is



taking the blood thinning drug warfarin


If Pregnant Or Breast-Feeding,



ask a health professional before use.


Keep Out Of The Reach Of Children.




Overdose Warning:



In the 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 tablets, every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
    • do not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours, unless directe by a doctor
    • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
    children 6 to 11 years
    • take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
    • do not take more than 5 tablets in 24 hours
    • do not use for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor
    children under 6 yearsask a doctor


Inactive Ingredients



povidone, pregelatinized corn starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid


Questions Or Comments?



1-800-645-2158


16 How Supplied/Storage And Handling



Acetaminophen tablets, 325 mg are supplied as white, round tablets, debossed with “PH020”.

In bottles of 20: (NDC 72789-267-20)


Package Label.Principal Display Panel



Regular Strength

Acetaminophen

325 mg 


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