Description
Directions
Ingredients
Warnings
Contains acetaminophen
Acetaminophen tablets USP
Non-medicinal ingredients: carnauba wax, cellulose, citric acid, corn starch, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide black, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide, triacetin.
WARNINGS LIVER WARNING: Acetaminophen may cause SEVERE OR POSSIBLY FATAL LIVER DAMAGE if you take:
- more than the recommended dose in 24 hours
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- while drinking 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day.
Symptoms of liver damage may include:
- yellow skin or eyes
- dark urine
- sweating
- nausea
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- unusual tiredness
- loss of appetite.
ALLERGY ALERT: Acetaminophen may cause serious skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash.
IF ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS OCCUR, STOP USE AND SEEK MEDICAL HELP RIGHT AWAY.
DO NOT USE
- with any other drug containing ACETAMINOPHEN
- if allergic to acetaminophen or any other ingredient in this product. If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU
- have liver or kidney disease
- take the blood thinning drug warfarin
- are pregnant or breastfeeding
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- pain lasts for more than 5 days
- fever lasts for more than 3 days
- existing pain or fever worsen or if new symptoms appear.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. This package contains enough drug to seriously harm a child. IN CASE OF OVERDOSE: Call a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
OTHER INFORMATION
- Do not use if carton is open or if bottle neck band or inner foil seal is missing or broken
- Child resistant package
- Store at 15 to 30°C. Avoid high humidity
- Not a standard dosage unit product
- Use only on advice of a doctor.
Directions
- Do not take more than directed
Adults and children 12 years and older:
- Take 1 gelcap every 4-6 hours
- If pain or fever does not improve after 1 gelcap, take 2 gelcaps at next dose
- DO NOT take more than 4000 mg (8 gelcaps) in 24 hours.