MEDIQUE AT HOME APAP EXTRA STRENGTH- acetaminophen 500 mg tablet, film coated

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

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

Available from:

Unifirst First Aid Corporation

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Puropse Pain reliever/fever reducer Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: ■ the common cold ■ headache ■ backache ■ minor pain of arthritis ■ toothache ■ muscular aches ■ premenstrual and menstrual cramps temporarily reduces fever 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 are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ pain gets worse or lasts more than for 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.

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

MEDIQUE AT HOME APAP EXTRA STRENGTH- ACETAMINOPHEN 500 MG TABLET,
FILM COATED
UNIFIRST FIRST AID CORPORATION
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may_
_be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not_
_evaluated whether this product complies._
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MEDIQUE @ HOME APAP EXTRA STRENGTH
_DRUG FACTS_
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)_
Acetaminophen 500 mg
_PUROPSE_
Pain reliever/fever reducer
_USES_
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
■ the common cold
■ headache
■ backache
■ minor pain of arthritis
■ toothache
■ muscular aches
■ premenstrual and menstrual cramps
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 are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive
ingredients in this product
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 for 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:
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control
Center right away (1-
800-222-1222). Quick