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Goodmeds Extra Strength Pain Relief Acetaminophen

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. 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 • new symptoms occur • redness or swelling is present 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. (l -800-222-1222). Quick 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.
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