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EXTRA STRENGTH PAIN RELEIF

ACETAMINOPHEN

Standard Dose
Directions • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over: • take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last • do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: • the common cold • headache • backache • minor pain of arthritis • toothache • muscular aches • premenstrual and menstrual cramps • temporarily reduces fever
Summary

Indications and usage Uses • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: • the common cold • headache • backache • minor pain of arthritis • toothache • muscular aches • 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 and over: • take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last • do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years: 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: • the common cold • headache • backache • minor pain of arthritis • toothache • muscular aches • 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 and over: • take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last • do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years: 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.

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.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.
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