EXTRA STRENGHTH ACETAMINOPHEN- acetaminophen tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D)

Available from:

HealthLife of USA

INN (International Name):

ACETAMINOPHEN

Composition:

ACETAMINOPHEN 500 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Pain reliever/fever reducer - temporary relieves minor aches and pains due to - the common cold - headache - backache - toothache - muscular aches - premenstrual and menstrual cramps and - temporarily reduces fever

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

EXTRA STRENGHTH ACETAMINOPHEN- ACETAMINOPHEN TABLET
HEALTHLIFE OF USA
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ACETAMINOPHEN EXTRA STRENGTH 500 MG
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
(IN EACH TABLET)
Acetaminophen 500mg
PURPOSE
Pain reliever/fever reducer
USES
temporary relieves minor aches and pains due to
the common cold
headache
backache
toothache
muscular aches
premenstrual and menstrual cramps and
temporarily reduces fever
WARNINGS
LIVER WARNING:This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage
may occur if
you take
more than 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.
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of
its ingredients
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 symptoms 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.
OVERDOSE WARNING:Taking more than the reccomended 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 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.
DIRECTIONS
do not use more than directed (SEE OVERDOSE WARNING)
Adults and children 12 years of age and older:
Take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last.
Do not take