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APAP (acetaminophen 500 mg) Dailymed

  1. Human OTC
  2. Archived
  3. Contract Pharmacal Corp

Generic: acetaminophen

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IMPRINT: CPC 617     SHAPE: capsule

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Drug Facts

Active Ingredient


(in each capsule)Acetaminophen 500 mg

Purposes


Analgesic, Antipyretic

Uses

  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to
  • the common cold
  • headache
  • toothache
  • muscular aches
  • backache
  • minor pain of arthritis
  • premenstrual and menstrual cramps
  • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings


Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
  • more than 8 capsules in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Do Not Use


with any other drugs 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 Before Use If You Are


taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Stop Use And Ask A Doctor If

  • new symptoms occur
  • redness or swelling is present
  • pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

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.


Overdose warning Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of In case of overdose, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Dosage & Administration Section


Directions
adults and children 12 years of age and over take 2 tablets every  4 hour to 6 hours, not to exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours. Do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor.  
children under 12 years of age Do not use Extra Strength product in children 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of pain reliever and could cause liver damage.

DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE

Other information
  • store at room temperature, USP
  • side effects occur
  • You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (Toll Free)

Inactive Ingredients


FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, Polyvinylpyrrolidone Pregelatinized Starch, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Stearic Acid and Titanium Dioxide.

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Extra Strength Tylenol®.

Manufactured by:CONTRACT PHARMACAL CORP.135 Adams AvenueHauppauge, NY 11788 USAwww.CPCHealth.comRev. 05/10

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