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
- menstrual cramps
- Temporarily reduces 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
- Child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
- Taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- Adult has 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
- if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- Pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults and children
- Pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under 12 years
- Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- New symptoms occur
- Redness or swelling is present
These could be sign of a serious condition.
Directions
- do not take more than directed (see overdose warning).
| Adults and children 12 years and over
| Take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 while symptoms last.
Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours. |
| Children 6 to under 12 years
| Take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 while symptoms last.
Do not take more than 5 tablets in 24 hours. |
| Children under 6 years
| Do not use adult regular strength products in childern under 6 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage.
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