ACETAMINOPHEN- acetaminophen tablet
TIME CAP LABORATORIES, INC
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 tablet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
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Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
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Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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- the common cold
- headache
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- toothache
- muscular aches
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- temporarily reduces fever
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Warnings
Liver warning:
This product contains Acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you have:
more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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 redding *blisters *rash.
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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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.
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Ask a doctor before use if you have
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
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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.
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If pregnant or breast-feeding
, ask a health professional before use.
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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 (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.
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Directions
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do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
adults and children 12 years and over
- take 2 tablets (1,000 mg) every 6 hours while symptoms last
- do not take more than 6 tablets (3,000 ng) in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
- do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
children under 12 years
- do not use this adult extra strength product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and may cause liver damage
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Other information
- store at 25°C (77°F) excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- use by expiration date on package
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Inactive ingredients
povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate*, stearic acid
*may contain this ingredient
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