Medline Acetaminophen (acetaminophen 500 mg) Dailymed
Generic: acetaminophen
IMPRINT: GPI A5
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COLOR: white SCORE: 2
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acetaminophen 500 mg - gpi a5 round white
pain and fever - acetaminophen 500 mg oral tablet - gpi a5 round white
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Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)
Acetaminophen USP, 500 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- minor pain of arthritis
- muscular aches
- backache
- headache
- toothache
- the common cold
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 6 tables (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
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- or more than 10 days for pain unless directed by a doctor â– for more than 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor
- if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
Liver disease
If you are taking blood thinning drug warafin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- symptoms do not improve
- or fever persists or gets worse
- 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. 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
â–ª take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last â–ª do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hoursunless directed by a doctor â–ª do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
Children under 12 years:
â–ª ask a doctor
Other Information
- store at room temperature
- Do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
Inactive Ingredients
Povidone, Pregelatinzed Starch, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Searic Acid.
Questions?
If you have any questions or comments, or to report an adverse event, please contact 1-800-MEDLINE (633-5463)
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