Extra Strength Acetaminohpen
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active Ingredients
- Purpose
- Extra Strength Acetaminohpen Uses
- Warnings
- Do Not Use
- Ask a doctor before use if you have
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- Stop use and ask a doctor if
- If pregnant or breast-feeding
- Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
- Directions
- Other Information
- Inactive Ingredients
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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active Ingredients
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Acetaminophen....................Pain reliever/Fever reducer
Extra Strength Acetaminohpen Uses
• temporarily relieves minor aches and
pains due to: • headache • muscular aches
• backache • minor pain of arthritis
• the common cold • toothache
• premenstrual and menstrual cramps
• temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains
acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may
occur if you take: • more than 4 doses
(8 tablespoonfuls or 120 mL) in 24 hours,
which is the maximum daily amount • with
other drugs containing acetaminophen
• 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while
using this product
Do Not Use
• with any other drug containing
acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription).
If you are not sure whether a drug contains
acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist
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 for more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts for 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 this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
Overdose warning: Taking more than the
recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver
damage. In case of accidental overdose, seek
professional assistance or contact a Poison
Control Center immediately. 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)
• use only enclosed measuring cup designed
for use with this product. Do not use any
other dosing device.
adults and children 12 years and over • take 2 tablespoons (tbsp) or 1 oz in dose cup
provided every 4 to 6 hrs while symptoms last
children under 12 years • do not take more than 8 tablespoons (tbsp) or
4 oz in 24 hrs
• do not take more than 10 days unless directed
by a doctor
• 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
• each tablespoon contains: sodium 9 mg
• store at controlled room temperature
• dosage cup provided
Inactive Ingredients
citric acid, flavors, high fructose corn syrup,
polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol,
purified water, red 33, red 40, saccharin
sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol
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