Pain Reliever (acetaminophen 500 mg) Dailymed
Generic: acetaminophen
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- the common cold
- headache
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- toothache
- muscular aches
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 6 caplets (3,000 mg) in 24 hours. 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
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 are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
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 symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present
These could be signs of a serious condition.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). 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 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last
- swallow whole – do not crush, chew, or dissolve
- do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
- do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
children under 12 years
- ask a doctor
Other Information
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- retain carton for complete product information
Inactive Ingredients
acesulfame potassium, flavor, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
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Pain Reliever Cool Taste Caplets
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Acetaminophen
• Contains No Aspirin
• Easy to Swallow
• Instant Cooling Sensation
100 Caplets 500 mg each
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