CounterAct
CounterAct PM Content of Label
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient
Active Ingredients (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Diphenhydramine HCI 25 mg
Purpose
Purpose
Pain Reliever
Nighttime Sleep Aid
Uses
Uses temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
- more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- 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 nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- in children under 12 years of age
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
- in children under 12 years of age
- 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
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
When using this product
- drowsiness will occur
- avoid alcoholic beverages
- do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
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. 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
Do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
- Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Take 2 caplets at bedtime. Do not take more than 2 caplets of this product in 24 hours.
- Children under 12 years: Do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage.
Other information
- store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD and C Blue #1, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, silica, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid and titanium dioxide
Questions or comments? If you have any questions or comments or to report an adverse event, please contact 1-800-282-3000.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness.
- new symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
CounterActAcetaminophen and Diphenhydramine TABLET
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