TYLENOL (acetaminophen 500 mg) Dailymed
Generic: acetaminophen
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- muscular aches
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- the common cold
- toothache
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- temporarily reduces fever
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
- 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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
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.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
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 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
- if needed, tablets may be crushed and should be taken immediately. Take the entire dose for best result. Crushing the tablets will result in a bitter taste.
- do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours
- do not use for 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 carton is opened or neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted with "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing
- see end panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive Ingredients
corn starch, magnesium stearate, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate
Questions Or Comments?
call 1-877-895-3665
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NDC 50580-499-68
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TYLENOL®
Pain RelieverFever ReducerAcetaminophen
EXTRASTRENGTH
60 TABLETS500 mg each
TabletsCrushable•Dye Free
Containsno aspirin
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