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ACETAMINOPHENPain Reliever,Fever Reducer

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
Label updated
2022-01-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if

  • adult takes more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
  • 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 non prescription). 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.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

Pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults and children

Pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under 12 years

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.

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning:

Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. 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.

Uses

for the temporary relief of 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.


Directions

Do not take more than directed

AGE DOSE
Adults and Children 12 years and over
  • Take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
  • Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours
Children 6 - 11 years
  • Take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
  •  Do not take more than 5 tablets in 24 hours
Children under 6 years Do not use adult Regular Strength products in children under 6 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and may cause liver damage.

Other information

  • Do not use if imprinted Safety Seal under cap is broken or missing
  • Store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients

Povidone, Pregelatinized Starch, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Stearic Acid.

Questions?

If you have any questions or comments, or to report an adverse event, please contact (800) 795-9775.

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NDC: 68071-4118