Pain Relief Extra Strength Acetaminophen STARCH, CORN HYPROMELLOSES POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED STEARIC ACID TITANIUM DIOXIDE ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN AZ012
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
Uses temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with common cold headache toothache muscular aches backache arthritis menstrual cramps and reduction of fever
Indications & Usage
Uses temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with common cold headache toothache muscular aches backache arthritis menstrual cramps and reduction of fever
Dosage & Administration
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 2 caplets (1,000 mg) every 6 hours while symptoms last. Do not take more than 6 caplets (3,000 mg) in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor. Children under 12 years of age: Do not use this extra strength product. This will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and could cause serious health problems.
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you takemore than 4000mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product 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 Doctor doctor before use if you have liver disease Ask Doctor/Pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin Stop Use and ask a doctor if symptoms do not improve pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days ■ fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days new symptoms occur redness or swelling is present ■ a rare sensitivity reaction occurs You may report side effects to 1-888-952-0050 If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use
Purpose
Purpose Analgesic/Antipyretic
Do Not Use
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 Doctor doctor before use if you have liver disease Ask Doctor/Pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin Stop Use and ask a doctor if symptoms do not improve pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days ■ fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days new symptoms occur redness or swelling is present ■ a rare sensitivity reaction occurs You may report side effects to 1-888-952-0050 If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop Use and ask a doctor if symptoms do not improve pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days ■ fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days new symptoms occur redness or swelling is present ■ a rare sensitivity reaction occurs You may report side effects to 1-888-952-0050 If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep Out of Reach of Children In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
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