acetaminophen
Rite Aid Corporation Acetaminophen Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredient (in each caplet)
- Purpose
- acetaminophen Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- acetaminophen Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- Principal Display Panel
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
acetaminophen Uses
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• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: -
• muscular aches -
• backache -
• headache -
• minor pain of arthritis -
• temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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• more than 6 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
Do not use
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• 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
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
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• 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.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: 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.
Directions
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• do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
adults and children 12 years and over |
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children under 12 years |
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acetaminophen Other information
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• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Avoid excessive heat 40°C (104°F). -
• see end panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
Principal Display Panel
Compare to the active ingredient of Tylenol® 8 HR
8 hour pain relief
acetaminophen
extended-release tablets 650 mg
ACTUAL SIZE
pain reliever – fever reducer
headache/backache/minor pain of arthritis
for up to 8 hour relief of minor muscle aches & pain
50 CAPLETS† 650 mg EACH
†capsule-shaped tablets
acetaminophenAcetaminophen TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE
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