OTC Medication Information: Acetaminophen
ACETAMINOPHEN- acetaminophen tablet
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 325mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- muscular aches
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- the common cold
- toothache
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 tablets (3,250 mg) in 24 hours for adults or 5 tablets (1,625 mg) in 24 hours for children.
Severe liver damage may occur if
- adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- adult has 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 the user has
liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under 12 years
- 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 the reach of children.
Overdose warning:
In the 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 and children 12 years and over |
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| children 6 to under 12 years |
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| children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
Other information
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
povidone, pregelatinized corn starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid
Questions or comments?
1-800-645-2158
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| Labeler — NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. (010632300) |
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| Name | Address | ID/FEI | Operations |
| NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. | 010632300 | repack (68071-3454) | |
Revised: 09/2023 NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
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