Active ingredients (in each geltab)
Acetaminophen 250 mg
Aspirin 250 mg (NSAID*)
Caffeine 65 mg
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Uses
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- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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- headache
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- a cold
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- arthritis
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- muscular aches
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- toothache
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- premenstrual & menstrual cramps
Warnings
Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
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.
Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
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- hives
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- facial swelling
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- asthma (wheezing)
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- shock
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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- more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
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- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you
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- are age 60 or older
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- have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
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- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
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- take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
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- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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- take more or for a longer time than directed
Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat.
Do not use
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- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen, aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
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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.
Ask a doctor before use if
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- you have liver disease
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- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
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- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
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- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
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- you are taking a diuretic
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- you have asthma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking
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- a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
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- any other drug, or are under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
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- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
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- feel faint
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- vomit blood
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- have bloody or black stools
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- have stomach pain that does not get better
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- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
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- painful area is red or swollen
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- pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
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- fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
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- any new symptoms occur
- These could be signs of a serious condition
Directions
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- do not use more than directed
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- drink a full glass of water with each dose
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- adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 geltabs every 6 hours; not more than 8 geltabs in 24 hours
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- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
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- store at 20° -25°C (68° -77°F)
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- close cap tightly after use
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- read all product information before using. Keep this box for important information.
Inactive ingredients
black iron oxide, carnauba wax, crospovidone, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, gelatin, glycerin, hypromellose, maltitol solution, medium-chain triglycerides, microcrystalline cellulose, pharmaceutical ink, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
