Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
GeriAceta
- GeriAceta
Overview
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
Indications & Usage
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
Dosage & Administration
Directions do not take more than directed find dose in chart below if possible, use weight to dose, otherwise use age doasge may be repeated every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours Weight (lbs) Under 24 24 - 35 36 - 47 48 - 59 60 - 71 72 - 95 Over 95 Age (years) Under 2 2 to 3 4 to 5 6 to 8 9 to 10 11 12 to adult Dosage Teaspoonful (tsp) consult physician 1 tsp (5 mL) 1 1/2 tsp (7.5 mL) 2 tsp (10 mL) 2 1/2 tsp (12.5 mL) 3 tsp (15 mL) 4 tsp (20 mL)
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damagemayoccurif: •adulttakesmorethan6dosesin24 hours,whichisthemaximumdailyamount •childtakesmore than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount • taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen • adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: • skin reddening • blisters • 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have a liver disease. Ask a doctor 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 10daysinadults •paingetsworseorlastsmorethan5daysin children under 12 years • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days •newsymptomsoccur •rednessorswellingispresent. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Purpose
Purpose Pain Reliever Fever Reducer
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults/children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Questions
DIST. BY: Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals Corp. 1650 63rd Street 3 Brooklyn, NY 11204
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