OTC Medication Information: Acetaminophen
ACETAMINOPHEN- acetaminophen tablet, film coated, extended release
RITE AID
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen USP, 650 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
• minor pain of arthritis
• muscular aches
• backache
• premenstrual and menstrual cramps
• the common cold
• headache
• toothache
• temporarily reduces fever
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe Liver damage may occur if you take
• more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday 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 drugs 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 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
Keep out of reach of childrern
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
• do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
adults
• take 2 caplets every 8 hours with water
• swallow whole; do not crush, chew, split or dissolve
• do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours
• do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
under 18 years of age
• ask a doctor
Other information
• store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) • do not use if foil inner seal is broken or missing.
Inactive ingredients
hydroxy ethyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid
Questions or comments?
Contact 1-877-770-3183 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM PST
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Labeler — RITE AID (014578892) |
Revised: 01/2024 RITE AID
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