CETAFEN EXTRA
CETAFEN EXTRA
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient
Active Ingredient (in each caplet): Acetaminophen 500mg
Purpose
Purpose: Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer
Uses
Uses: Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- muscular aches
- backache
- minor arthritis pain
- the common cold
- toothache
- menstrual cramps
Temporarily reduces fever
Warning: Liiver 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
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
- you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- you do not know if other drugs you are taking contain acetaminophen
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- new symptms occur
- redness or swelling is present
- fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days
- pain worsens or lasts more than 10 days
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: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. 1-800-222-1222.
Directions: do not take more than directed
- Adults and children 12 years of age and over:
- take 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist
- do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
Children under 12 years of age: do not use; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) for children under 12 years of age and may cause liver damage.
Inactive Ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Povidone, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Starch, Stearic Acid
CETAFEN EXTRAacetaminophen TABLET
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