OTC Medication Information: 8HR Muscle Aches and Pain
8HR MUSCLE ACHES AND PAIN- acetaminophen tablet, film coated, extended release
CVS Pharmacy
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
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- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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- muscular aches
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- backache
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- minor pain of arthritis
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- toothache
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- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
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- headache
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- the common cold
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- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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- more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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- skin reddening
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- blisters
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- rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Do not use
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- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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- 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
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- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
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- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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- new symptoms occur
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- 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 medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
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- do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
adults and children 12 years and over |
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children under 12 years |
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Other information
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- store at 20-25° C (68-77° F)
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- do not use if printed foil under cap is broken or missing
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- meets the requirements of USP Dissolution Test 2
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?
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Compare to the active ingredient in Tylenol® 8HR
Caplets†
8HR Muscle Aches & Pain
ACETAMINOPHEN EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS, 650 mg
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
For up to 8 hours relief of minor muscle aches & pain
100 CAPLETS† , 650 mg EACH
† CAPSULE-SHAPED TABLETS
Actual Size
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Labeler — CVS Pharmacy (062312574) |
Revised: 01/2020 CVS Pharmacy
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