Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
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temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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the common cold
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headache
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backache
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minor pain of arthritis
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toothache
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muscular aches
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premenstrual and menstrual cramps
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temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
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with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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skin reddening
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blisters
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rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Do not use
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with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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
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pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
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fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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new symptoms occur
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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
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do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
adults and children 12 years and over
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take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last
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do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
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do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
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children under 12 years
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ask a doctor
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Other information
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store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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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Acetaminophen 500 mg
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
Actual Size
100 Caplets
Extra Strength
For Adults