pain reliever (acetaminophen 500 mg) Dailymed
Generic: acetaminophen
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Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/ fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- the common cold
- backacheÂ
- minor arthritis painÂ
- toothache
- muscular aches
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning:Â This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
- more than 8Â tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks ever 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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
liver disease
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.
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. 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.
- do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours
- do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years: do not use
Other Information
- store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive Ingredients
povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate*, stearic acid
*may contain this ingredient
Questions Or Comments?
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Extra Strength
PAIN RELIEVER
ACETAMINOPHEN 500 mg
pain reliever/ fever reducer
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†This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Extra Strength Tylenol®
Product Label
Acetaminophen 500 mg
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