EXTRA STRENGTH ACETAMINOPHEN- acetaminophen tablet
Geri-Care Pharmaceutical Corp
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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Active Ingredients
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
- more than 8 tablets (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.
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
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- new symptom occur
- 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. 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
- adults and children 12 years and over: Take 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6
hours, as needed; not more than 6
tablets in 24 hours. Do not take for
more than 10 days unless directed
by a doctor.
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other Information
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TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.
- store at 20⁰C-25⁰C (68⁰F-77⁰F)
Inactive Ingredients
corn starch, povidone, stearic acid. May also contain sodium starch glycolate.
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