RX ACT PAIN RELIEF EXTRA STRENGTH- acetaminophen capsule, coated
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Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
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- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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- the common cold
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- headache
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- backache
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- minor pain of arthritis
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- toothache
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- muscular aches
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- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
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- temporarily reduces fever
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.
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 more than 10 days
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- fever gets worse or lasts 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 and over
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- take 2 caplets every 6 hours as needed
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- do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours
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children under 12 years
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do not use this adult Extra Strength product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage
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Other information
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- store at 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
Inactive ingredients
hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid
Questions or comments?
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PAIN RELIEF
Extra Strength
Acetaminophen
ACTUAL SIZE
Pain Reliever - Fever Reducer
See New Warnings Information
500 mg
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