Extra Strength Pain Relief (acetaminophen 500 mg) Dailymed
Generic: acetaminophen
IMPRINT: L 5
SHAPE: capsule
COLOR: red
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Active Ingredient
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- - headache
- - muscular aches
- - backache
- - arthritis
- - the common cold
- - toothache
- - menstrual cramps
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 8 gelcaps in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- 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.
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 symptom 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.
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. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
Directions
- Do not take more than directed (see overdose warnings)
Adults and children 12 years and over
- Take 2 gelcaps every 4-6 hours, as needed.
- Do not take more than 8 gelcaps in 24 hours
Children under 12 years Do not use
Other Information
- TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.
- store at controlled room temperature 20⁰C-25⁰C (68⁰F-77⁰F)
- avoid high humidity
Inactive Ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, D&C Red #33, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide, PEG, povidone, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, starch, stearic acid, titanium dioxide.
Package Label
NDC 68016-029-47
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Extra Strength
PAIN RELIEF
ACETAMINOPHEN
Rapid Release
Pain Reliever/ Fever Reducer
Gelcaps
400 Gelcaps
500 mg each
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