Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen USP, 500 mg

Pain reliever/fever reducer

■ temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
■ the common cold

■ headache
■ backache

■ minor pain of arthritis
■ toothache

■ muscular aches
■ premenstrual and menstrual cramps
■ temporarily reduces fever

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
■ more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen
■ 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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

■ 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

liver disease

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

■ 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

ask a health professional before use

Keep out of reach of children

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.

■ do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)

adults and children 12 years and over

■ take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last
■ do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
■ do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor

children under 12 years

■ ask a doctor

■ store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature.
■ see bottom of the label for lot number and expiration date

hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone
k-30, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

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