Active ingredient (in each gelcap)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
• more than 8 gelcaps (4,000 mg 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 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.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Overdose Warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center 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
- adults and children 12 years and over: Take 2 gelcaps every
6 hours, as needed; not more than 6 gelcaps in 24 hours.
Do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor.
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other Information
- store at 20⁰C-25⁰C (68⁰F-77⁰F)
- avoid high humidity
Inactive Ingredients
Croscarmellose Sodium, D and C Red 33, FD and C Blue 1, FD and C Red 40, Gelatin, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Hypromellose, Iron Oxide, PEG, Povidone, Propylene Glycol, Shellac Glaze, Starch, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide.
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