CounterAct Pain Acetaminophen HYPROMELLOSES POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL POVIDONE STARCH, CORN SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO STEARIC ACID ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN White Caplet GPI;A5
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
Uses for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to: headache the common cold backache minor pain of arthritis toothache muscular aches premenstrual and menstrual cramps temporarily reduces fever
Indications & Usage
Uses for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to: headache the common cold backache minor pain of arthritis toothache muscular aches premenstrual and menstrual cramps temporarily reduces fever
Dosage & Administration
Directions do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours do not take more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years: do not use this adult extra strength product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and may cause liver damage
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Liver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Boxed Warning
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
Purpose
Purposes Pain Reliever/fever reducer
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.
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if: pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days new symptoms occur redness or swelling is present These could be signs of a serious condition
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage & Handling
Other information store at room temperature
Questions
Questions or comments? If you have any questions or comments, or to report and adverse event, please contact 1-800-282-3000.
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