Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
Uses Temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with: headache, muscular aches, backache, minor pain from arthritis, the common cold, toothache, premenstrual and menstrual cramps Temporarily reduces fever
Indications & Usage
Uses Temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with: headache, muscular aches, backache, minor pain from arthritis, the common cold, toothache, premenstrual and menstrual cramps Temporarily reduces fever
Dosage & Administration
Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last. Do not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor. do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor. Children 6-11 years of age: Take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last. Do not take more than 5 tablets in 24 hours. Do not use more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor. Children under 6 years of age: Ask a doctor
Warnings & Precautions
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. The manxium daily dose of this product is 10 tablets (3,250 mg) in 24 hours fro adults or 5 tablets (1,625 mg) in 24 hours for children. Severe liver damage may occur if: Adult takes more than 4,000mg of acetaminphen in 24 hours Child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours Taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen Adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy Alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: skin reddening, blisters or 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 allergic to acetaminophen. Ask a doctor before use if user has: liver disease Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if: the user is taking the blood thinnig drug warfarin. is a child with pain of arthritis Stop use and ask a doctor if: Adults pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days. Childs pain gets worse or last fr more than 5 days. Fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days. New symptoms occur. Redness or swelling is present. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical action is critical for adults as well as for children, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever / Fever reducer
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of Reach of Children Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning: In case of overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
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