ACETAMINOPHEN

Acetaminophen 500mg

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

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

• more than 4,000mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours  
• 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.

Overdose warning: 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  

• with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether 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 a 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
• You may report side effects to 1-888-952-0050

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

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions

do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)

Adults and children 12 years and over

• take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last
• do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
• do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor

Children under 12 years of age

• ask a doctor

store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)

corn starch, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

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