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Midol

ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE, and PYRILAMINE MALEATE

Standard Dose
do not take more than the recommended dose adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 caplets with water repeat every 6 hours, as needed do not exceed 6 caplets per day children under 12 years: consult a doctor
Max Dose
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Primary Use
for the temporary relief of these symptoms associated with menstrual periods: • cramps • bloating • water-weight gain • headache • backache • muscle aches • fatigue
Summary

Indications and usage for the temporary relief of these symptoms associated with menstrual periods: • cramps • bloating • water-weight gain • headache • backache • muscle aches • fatigue Standard dosing do not take more than the recommended dose adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 caplets with water repeat every 6 hours, as needed do not exceed 6 caplets per day children under 12 years: consult a doctor Key warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.

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

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage for the temporary relief of these symptoms associated with menstrual periods: • cramps • bloating • water-weight gain • headache • backache • muscle aches • fatigue Standard dosing do not take more than the recommended dose adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 caplets with water repeat every 6 hours, as needed do not exceed 6 caplets per day children under 12 years: consult a doctor Key warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Boxed Warning

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Monitoring

  • • Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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