Acetaminophen Acetaminophen CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE FD&C RED NO. 40 POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED WATER SODIUM BENZOATE TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE SACCHARIN SODIUM SORBITOL ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
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Overview
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache muscular aches backache arthritis the common cold toothache menstrual cramps reduces fever
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache muscular aches backache arthritis the common cold toothache menstrual cramps reduces fever
Dosage & Administration
Directions Do not exceed recommended dosage. Overdose Warnings Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) can cause serious health problems, including liver damage. adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 6 hours; do not exceed 8 teaspoonfuls (40 mL) in 24 hours children under 12 years of age: Under the direct guidance of a licensed professional, doctor, or pharmacist.
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Liver Warning This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 8 teaspoonfuls (40 mL) 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 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have health issues especially liver disease. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking other drugs, including the blood thinner warfarin. 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. for more than 10 days for pain unless directed by a doctor for more than 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product. Stop use and ask a doctor if new symptoms occur such as rash, hives, itching or hoarseness redness or swelling is present pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days symptoms do not improve 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. Prompt medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Purpose
Purpose 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. for more than 10 days for pain unless directed by a doctor for more than 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product.
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if new symptoms occur such as rash, hives, itching or hoarseness redness or swelling is present pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days symptoms do not improve These could be signs of a serious condition.
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. Prompt medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Storage & Handling
Other information If dispensed, dispense in a tight, light resistant container with a child-resistant cap. Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F), excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (between 59°F and 86°F)
Questions
Questions? You may report side effects by calling Westminster M-F (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST), at 1-844-7294 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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