OTC Medication Information: Acetaminophen
ACETAMINOPHEN- acetaminophen tablet, coated
VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANY
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
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 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 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 under 12 years |
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Other information
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- retain carton for complete product information
Inactive ingredients
hypromellose, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
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EXTRA STRENGTH
PAIN RELIEF
ACETAMINOPHEN
PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER
CONTAINS NO ASPIRIN
ACTUAL SIZE
FOR ADULTS
500 CAPLETS
500 mg EACH
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Labeler — VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANY (868703513) |
Revised: 10/2023 VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANY
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