TENSION HEADACHE- acetaminophen, caffeine tablet, film coated
Walgreen Company
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Caffeine 65 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever
Pain reliever aid
Uses
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- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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- headache
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- muscular aches
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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- more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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- 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.
When using this product
the recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and occasionally, rapid heart beat.
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
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- pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
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- fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
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- new symptoms occur
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- 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.
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
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- do not use more than directed (see Liver warning)
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- adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours; not more than 8 caplets in 24 hours
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- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, crospovidone, D&C red no. 27 aluminum lake, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?
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