Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- the common cold
- headache
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- toothache
- muscular aches
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take ■ more than 4000mg 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 are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the other inactive ingredients in this product
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
■ you may report side effects to 1-888-952-0050
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose Warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. 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 take more than directed (see overdose warning)
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Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours whily symptoms last.
- do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
- do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
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children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
■ store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
■ do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide.