ACETAMINOPHEN (acetaminophen 500 mg) Dailymed
Generic: acetaminophen is used for the treatment of Fever Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency Liver Diseases Pain
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Otc - Active Ingredient Section
Active Ingredient: Each tablet contains Acetaminophen 500 mg
Otc - Purpose Section
PURPOSE: Pain Reliever - fever reducer
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children Section
Keep Out of the Reach of Children: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Indications & Usage Section
INDICATIONS AND USAGE:
Pain Reliever – temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: the common cold, headache, backache, muscular aches, toothache, premenstrual and menstrual cramps, minor pain of arthritis. Temporarily reduces fever.
Warnings Section
Warnings; Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount; 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product; with other drugs containing acetaminophen.
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (0verdose) may cause liver damage. in case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1221) right way. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Dosage & Administration Section
Do not take more than directed (see overdosage warning)
Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets (1,000 mg) every 6 hours while symptoms last; do not take more than 6 tablets (3,000 mg) 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: Do not use this adult extra strength product in children under 12 years of age, this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdosage) of acetaminophen and may cause liver damage
Inactive Ingredient Section
CARNAUBA WAX, FD-C RED NO. 40 ALUMINUM LAKE, HYPROMELLOSE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL(PEG) 400, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (peg) 8000, POVIDONE, PREGELATINIZED STARCH, SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE**, STEARIC ACID, SUCRALOSE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE
** MAY CONTAIN THIS INGREDIENT
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