ACETAMINOPHEN (acetaminophen 500 mg) Dailymed
Generic: acetaminophen is used for the treatment of Fever Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency Liver Diseases Pain
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Drug Facts
Otc - Active Ingredient Section
Active ingredient (in each caplet) Acetaminophen 500 mg
Otc - Purpose Section
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer
Indications & Usage Section
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 Section
Warnings 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 • bulers • rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Otc - Do Not Use Section
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
Otc - Stop Use Section
Stop using 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.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children Section
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: 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.
Dosage & Administration Section
Directions: do not take more than directed (see overdose waning) adults and children 12 years and over:
• take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last • do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor • do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other Information
Other information
- SODIUM FREE
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) excursions permitted between 15-30°C (59-86°F)
- use by expiration date on package
Inactive Ingredient Section
Inactive ingredients hypromellose, mineral oil, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycloate*, stearic acid, titanium dioxide *may contain this ingredient
Otc - Questions Section
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