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
Active Ingredient
(in each tablet) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Ace taminophen USP 500 mg
Purpose
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Uses
Temporary relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- The common cold      • Headache
- Backache                 • Minor pain of arthritis
- Toothache                • Muscular aches
- Premenstrual and menstrual cramps
*Â Temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning : this product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 6 tablets (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.
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
liver disease.
Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are
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.
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 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 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last.
- Do not take more than 6 tablets 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 ËšC (68-77 ËšF).
- See end panel for lot number and expiration date.
Inactive Ingredients
Povidone, Pregelatinized Starch, Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Stearic Acid
Distributed by: Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. New Castle, DE 19720
Principal Display Panel
NDC 10 135-152-01 ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG
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