Drug Facts
| Active ingredient (in each caplet) | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Acetaminophen 500 mg | 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 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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.
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. 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 use more than directed (see Liver warning
adults and children 12 years and older:
- take 2 caplets every 6 hours as needed
- do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours
children under 12 years:
- do not use this adult Extra Strength product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage
Other Information
- store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive Ingredients
hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid.
Questions or comments?
1-800-719-9260
DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
MADE IN INDIA.
Contains No Aspirin.

