PANADOL EXTRA STRENGTH- acetaminophen tablet, film coated
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC
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 caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
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- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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- headache
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- backache
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- menstrual cramps
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- muscular aches
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- minor arthritis pain
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- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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- more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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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
with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- liver disease
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- a sodium-restricted diet
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 more than 10 days
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- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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- redness or swelling is present
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- any new symptoms appear
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 can cause serious health problems. 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 (see overdose warning)
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- adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours, while symptoms persist
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- do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
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- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor.
Other Information
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each caplet contains: sodium 173 mg
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- store below 30°C (86°F)
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, potassium sorbate, povidone, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium bicarbonate, starch, titanium dioxide, triacetin
Questions or Comments?
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Panadol®
EXTRA STRENGTH
Liberación Rápida
ACETAMINOPHEN
Pain Reliever
Fever Reducer
20 Caplets
Read and keep carton for complete information
Tamper Evident Feature: Do not use if printed bottle seal (under cap) is missing or broken.
Distributed by:
GlaxoSmithKline
Consumer Healthcare, L.P.
Moon Township, PA 15108 U.S.A.
©2011 GlaxoSmithKline
Made in China
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