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Generic: acetaminophen


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Active Ingredient (in Each Gelcap)


Acetaminophen 500 mg

Purpose


Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
    • headache
    • the common cold
    • backache
    • minor pain of arthritis
    • toothache
    • muscular aches
    • premenstrual and menstrual cramps
  • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings


Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 6 gelcaps (3,000 mg) in 24 hours. 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

  • if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product
  • 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.


In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs of symptoms.

Directions

  • do not take more than directed
  • adults and children 12 years and over
    • take 2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last
    • do not take more than 6 gelcaps 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: ask a doctor

Other Information

  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • avoid high humidity
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Inactive Ingredients


croscarmellose sodium, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

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Compare to the active ingredient in Extra Strength Tylenol® Rapid Release Gels*

Rapid Release Gelcaps

NDC 59779-519-20

EXTRA STRENGTH Pain Relief ACETAMINOPHEN, 500 mg Pain reliever, Fever reducerAspirin free

225 GELCAPS

RAPID RELEASE

Actual Size

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTEDSAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare,owner of the registered trademark Extra Strength Tylenol® Rapid Release Gels.50844     ORG061551920

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