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)
Acetaminophen .............................. 500 mg
Otc - Purpose Section
Pain Reliever/ Fever Reducer
Uses
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- the common cold
- backache
- muscular aches
- minor pain of arthritis
- toothache
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers or fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
- new symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present
These could be signs of a serious condition.
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Indicated for pain relief.
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:
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 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
- if needed, tablets may be crushed and should be taken immediately. Take the entire dose for best results. Crushing the tablets will result in bitter taste.
- do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours
- do not use more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
children under 12 years
- do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age: this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage.
Other Information
- store between 20°- 25°C (68°- 77°F)
- do not use if the box is
Inactive Ingredients
povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, distributor of Tylenol®
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Manufactured by:
Cispharma Inc1212 Cranbury S River RoadCranbury, NJ 08512
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