basic care acetaminophen (acetaminophen 500 mg) Dailymed
Generic: acetaminophen is used for the treatment of Fever Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency Liver Diseases Pain
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Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:• the common cold• headache• backache• minor pain of arthritis• toothache• muscular aches• premenstrual and menstrual cramps• temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
• more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours• with other drugs containing acetaminophen• 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
• skin reddening• bulers• rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredientsAsk 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 (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 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last• do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor• do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
Children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Inactive Ingredients
carnauba wax, corn starch*, croscarmellose sodium*, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate*, stearic acid
*may contain one or more of these ingredients
Questions Or Comments?
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active ingredient
Acetaminophen
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
For Adults
actual size
200 CAPLETS
500 mg Each
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