Excedrin Rapid Relief
ACETAMINOPHEN
Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains associated with: headache muscular aches backache minor pain from arthritis the common cold toothache premenstrual and menstrual cramps temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours, while symptoms persist do not take more than 6 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 associated with: headache muscular aches backache minor pain from arthritis the common cold toothache premenstrual and menstrual cramps temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours, while symptoms persist do not take more than 6 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 blisters rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin Stop use and ask a doctor if pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present any new symptoms appear These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
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 blisters rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
- • Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.