ACETAMINOPHEN
- Dosage form
- TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
- Labeler
- GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICAL CORP
- Label updated
- 2024-07-23
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- ACETAMINOPHEN
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
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