SED-MAX

Acetaminophen 500mg

Caffeine 65mg

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Pain reliever aid

temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:

■ headache

■ muscular aches

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

■ 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.

Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat.

Do not use

■ if you are allergic to acetaminophen

■ with other products containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).

If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

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 a doctor if

■ any new symptoms occur

■ painful area is red or swollen

■ pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days

■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

These could be signs of a serious skin condition 

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

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

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

■ do not use more than directed

■ Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours. Do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours

■ Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

■ store at 20-25C (68-77F)

■ do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing

■you may report side effects to 1-888-952-0050

corn starch, croscarmellose, crospovidone, D&C red #27 aluminum lake, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

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