Uses
■ for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with:
■ a cold ■ sore throat ■ headache ■ toothache ■ muscular aches
■ backache ■ the premenstrual and menstrual periods (dysmenorrhea)
■ for minor pain from arthritis
■ to reduce fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if:
■ adult takes more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
■ child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
■ taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
■ adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday 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.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ pain persists for more than 10 days (for adults) or 5 days (for children)
■ sore throat persists for more than 2 days
■ any of the following occurs (these could be signs of a serious condition):
■ fever persists for more than 3 days ■ a severe sore throat
■ sore throat is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting
■ pain or fever persists or gets worse ■ new symptoms occur
■ redness or swelling is present
■ when using for pain or arthritis:
■ pain persists for more than 10 days ■ redness is present
■ in conditions affecting children under 12 years of age
Directions
adults and children 12 years and over: 1 to 2 tablets every 4 hours, while symptoms persist, not to exceed 6 doses or 12 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
children 11 to under 12 years of age: 1 to 1.5 tablets every 4 hours, while symptoms persist, not to exceed 5 doses or 7.5 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
children 9 to under 11 years of age: 1 tablet every 4 hours, while symptoms persist, not to exceed 5 doses or 5 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
children 6 to under 9 years of age: 1 tablet every 4 hours, while symptoms persist, not to exceed 5 doses or 5 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
children 4 to under 6 years of age: 3/4 tablet every 4 hours, while symptoms persist, not to exceed 5 doses or 3.75 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
children 3 to under 4 years of age: 1/2 tablet every 4 hours, while symptoms persist, not to exceed 5 doses or 2.5 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
children under 3 years of age: ask a doctor
