Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
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- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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- minor pain of arthritis
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- muscular aches
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- backache
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- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
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- the common cold
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- headache
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- toothache
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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 6 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
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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- skin reddening
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- blisters
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- rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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 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
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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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- 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.
Overdose warning: 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 overdose warning)
adults
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- take 2 caplets every 8 hours with water
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- swallow whole; do not crush, chew, split or dissolve
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- do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours
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- do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
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under 18 years of age
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- ask a doctor
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Other information
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- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid excessive heat 40°C (104°F).
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
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Acetaminophen Extended-Release Tablets, 650 mg
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
For the Temporary Relief of Minor Arthritis Pain
THIS PACKAGE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN
DO NOT USE WITH OTHER MEDICINES CONTAINING ACETAMINOPHEN
150 CAPLETS*
650 mg EACH
*Capsule-Shaped Tablets