ACETAMINOPHEN (acetaminophen 500 mg) Dailymed
Generic: acetaminophen
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Drug Facts
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Otc - Active Ingredient Section
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Otc - Purpose Section
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Indications & Usage Section
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 Section
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.
Otc - Do Not Use Section
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
Otc - Stop Use Section
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.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children Section
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.
Dosage & Administration Section
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
Other Information
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive Ingredient Section
Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, mica based pearlescent pigment, polyethylene glycol 400, polyethylene glycol 6000, polysorbate 80, povidone, pregelatinized starch
Otc - Questions Section
Questions or comments? Call 1-800-632-6900
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