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Acetaminophen 250 mg and Ibuprofen 125 mg

ACETAMINOPHEN 250 MG AND IBUPROFEN 125 MG

Standard Dose
Directions do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over • take 2 caplets every 8 hours while symptoms persist children under 12 years • ask a doctor do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache backache menstrual cramps muscular aches minor pain of arthritis
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache backache menstrual cramps muscular aches minor pain of arthritis Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over • take 2 caplets every 8 hours while symptoms persist children under 12 years • ask a doctor do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Acetaminophen liver damage warning: This product contains acetaminophen.

Severe liver damage may occur if you take: with other drugs containing acetaminophen more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Acetaminophen allergy alert: may cause severe skin reactions.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache backache menstrual cramps muscular aches minor pain of arthritis Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over • take 2 caplets every 8 hours while symptoms persist children under 12 years • ask a doctor do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Acetaminophen liver damage warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: with other drugs containing acetaminophen more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Acetaminophen allergy alert: may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: skin reddening blisters rash If skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. NSAID allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: hives facial swelling asthma (wheezing) shock skin reddening rash blisters If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. NSAID stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you: are age 60 or older have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others] have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product take more or for a longer time than directed Heart attack and stroke warning: NSAIDs, except aspirin, increase the risk of heart attack, heart failure, and stroke. These can be fatal. The risk is higher if you use more than directed or for longer than directed.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Acetaminophen liver damage warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
  • Severe liver damage may occur if you take: with other drugs containing acetaminophen more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Acetaminophen allergy alert: may cause severe skin reactions.
  • Symptoms may include: skin reddening blisters rash If skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
  • NSAID allergy alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.