Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500mg
- Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500mg
Overview
Uses • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains • temporarily reduces fever
Indications & Usage
Uses • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains • temporarily reduces fever
Dosage & Administration
Directions • do not take more than directed • adults and children 12 years and over: Take 2 tablets every 6 hours, as needed; not more than 6 tablets in 24 hours. Do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor. • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: • more than 8 tablets (4,000 mg of acetaminophen) in 24 hours • with other drugs containing acetaminophen • 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 • 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 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 • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days • new symptom occur • 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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention 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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Storage & Handling
Other Information • store at 20⁰C-25⁰C (68⁰F-77⁰F)
Questions
Questions or comments? 1-800-540-3765 Repackaged By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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