Uses
■ temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
■ headache
■ muscular aches
■ backache
■ minor pain of arthritis
■ the common cold
■ toothache
■ premenstrual and menstrual cramps
■ temporarily reduces fever
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
■ more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
■ 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 reddening
■ blisters
■ 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
■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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.
Keep out of the reach of children.
In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
■ do not take more than directed
adults and children 12 years and over
■ take 2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last
■ do not take more than 6 gelcaps in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
■ do not take more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
children under 12 years
■ ask a doctor
Other information
■ store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature
■ avoid high humidity
■ see end panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
ammonium hydroxide, black iron oxide, black iron oxide irradiated, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide.
ACETAMINOPHEN PM GELCAPS
Active ingredient
(in each gelcap)
Acetaminophen, USP 500 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl, USP 25 mg
Uses
temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
■ more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
■ 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 reddening
■ blisters
■ 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.
■ with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
■ in children under 12 years of age
■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
■ liver disease
■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
■ glaucoma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
■ taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
■ taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
■ drowsiness will occur
■ avoid alcoholic drinks
■ do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness.
■ pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
■ redness or swelling is present
■ new symptoms occur
These could be signs of a serious condition.
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.
Directions
■ do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
adults and children 12 years and over
■ take 2 gelcaps at bedtime
■ do not take more than 2 gelcaps of this product in 24 hours
children under 12 years
■ do not use
Other information
■ store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature.
■ see end panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, FD&C blue #2, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, isopropyl alcohol, microcrystalline cellulose, n-butyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin.
