Acetaminophen

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with

• headache
• muscular aches
• minor arthritis pain
• common cold
• toothache
• menstrual cramps

For the reduction of fever.

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

• more than 8 tablets 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.

• 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
• redness or swelling is present
  

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. 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 use more than directed

Adults and children: (12 years and older)Take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Children under 12 years:Do not give to children under 12 years of age

Other information

• store at room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
• tamper-evident sealed packets
• do not use any opened or torn packets

Inactive ingredients
corn starch, hypromellose, maltodextrin*, microcrystalline cellulose*, polyethylene glycol, povidone*, pregelatinized starch*, sodium starch glycolate*, stearic acid, titanium dioxide*.
* may contain

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McKesson

Acetaminophen Tablets 500mg

Non-Aspirin

Used to reduce fever / Temporarily relieves aches and pains

2 per Pack / 250 packs per Box

MFR# 82468

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