ACETAMINOPHEN

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

• headache
• the common cold
• backache
• minor pain of arthritis
• toothache
• muscular aches
• premenstrual and menstrual cramps

temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

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

• more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• 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.
• if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product
• for more than 10 days for pain unless directed by a doctor
• for more than 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor

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 using and ask a doctor if

• symptoms do not improve
• new symptoms occur
• pain or fever persists or gets worse

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

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222) right away. Prompt 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.

adults and children 12 years and over:

- take 2 caplets (1,000 mg) every 6 hours while symptoms last
- do not take more than 6 caplets (3,000 mg) in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

- do not use more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor

children under 12 years:ask a doctor

Other information

• SODIUM FREE
• store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15-30°C (59-86°F)
• use by expiration date on package

Inactive ingredients

hypromellose, mineral oil, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate*, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

*may contain this ingredient

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