ACETAMINOPHEN
DRUG FACTS
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each tablet)Purpose
PurposeUses
Uses- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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- the common cold
- headache
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- toothache
- muscular aches
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- temporarily reduces fever
Liver warning:
- 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
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- 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
If pregnant or breast-feeding
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning:
Directions
- do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
- take 2 tablets (1,000 mg) every 6 hours while symptoms last
- do not take more than 6 tablets (3,000 ng) in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
- do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
- do not use this adult extra strength product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and may cause liver damage
- store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- use by expiration date on package
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PLEASE, BE CAREFUL!
Be sure to consult your doctor before taking any medication!