Uses
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- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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- headache
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- muscular aches
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- backache
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- minor pain of arthritis
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- the common cold
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- toothache
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- premenstrual or menstrual cramps
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- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
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- adult takes more than 4,000 mg in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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- child takes more than 5 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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- adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks 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 with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults
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- pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children
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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.
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 (see overdose warning)
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adults and children 12 years and over |
take 2 tablets every 4-6 hours while symptoms last, not more than 12 tablets in 24 hours |
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children 6 to 11 years |
take 1 tablet every 4-6 hours while symptoms last, not more than 5 tablets in 24 hours |
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children under 6 years |
do not use |
