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CETAFEN EXTRA

ACETAMINOPHEN

Standard Dose
Directions: Do not take more than directed Adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses: Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache muscular aches backache minor arthritis pain the common cold toothache menstrual cramps Temporarily reduces fever
Summary

Indications and usage Uses: Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache muscular aches backache minor arthritis pain the common cold toothache menstrual cramps Temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions: Do not take more than directed Adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings: Liver warning : This product contains acetaminophen.

Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses: Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache muscular aches backache minor arthritis pain the common cold toothache menstrual cramps Temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions: Do not take more than directed Adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings: Liver warning : This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: skin reddening rash blisters

Monitoring

  • • Warnings: Liver warning : This product contains acetaminophen.
  • • Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
  • • Symptoms may include: skin reddening rash blisters

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.