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Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen (NSAID)

ACETAMINOPHEN AND IBUPROFEN (NSAID)

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 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

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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 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

Monitoring

  • • 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

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.