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ACETAMINOPHEN

Dosage form
TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Labeler
GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICAL CORP
Label updated
2024-07-23
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)

Acetaminophen 650 mg

PURPOSE

Pain reliever/fever reducer

USES

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

• minor pain of arthritis

• muscular aches

• backache

• premenstrual and menstrual cramps

• the common cold

• headache

• toothache

• temporarily reduces fever

WARNINGS

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe Liver damage may occur if you take
• more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday 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 drugs 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 you have

liver disease.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

Stop use and ask 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)

Adults: • take 2 caplets every 8 hours with water
• swallow whole; do not crush, chew, split or dissolve
• do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours
• do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
Under 18 years of age: ask a doctor

OTHER INFORMATION

store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

hydroxyethyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ?

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 92c22593-daf9-20a8-e053-2a95a90a365d · Version 2
NDC: 57896-268