basic care acetaminophen
ACETAMINOPHEN
Uses
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
Dosage & Administration
Directions • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over • take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last • do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years ask a doctor
Warnings
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 Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: • skin reddening • blisters • rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. 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. • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients 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 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.
Do Not Use
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. • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Stop Use
Stop use and ask a doctor if • 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.
Ask a Doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease
Ask Doctor or Pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Pregnancy / Breastfeeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Active Ingredient
Active ingredient (in each caplet) Acetaminophen 500 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, mica-based pearlescent pigment, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer
Keep Out of Reach of Children
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.
Storage
Other information • store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F)