SHOPRITE PAIN RELIEF- acetaminophen tablet, coated
Wakefern Food Corporation
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 geltab)
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. The maximum daily dose of this product is 6 geltabs (3,000 mg) in 24 hours. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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- more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
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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
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- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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- 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
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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 take more than directed (see Liver warning)
adults and children 12 years and over
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- take 2 geltabs every 6 hours while symptoms last
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- do not take more than 6 geltabs in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
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- do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
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children under 12 years
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ask a doctor
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Other information
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- store at 20–25ºC (68-77ºF)
Inactive ingredients
corn starch*,croscarmellose sodium*, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, edetate disodium, edible ink, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, gelatin, glycerin, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium starch glycolate*, stearic acid, titanium dioxide *May contain one or more of these ingredients
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PAIN RELIEF
Acetaminophen
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
actual size
100 geltabs-500 mg each