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Pain Reliever

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPSULES 500MG (MINIS-RED OPAQUE)

Standard Dose
Direction Do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning ) adults and children 12 yeards and over take 2 softgels every 6 hours while symptoms last do not take more than 6 softgels 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 Direction Do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning ) adults and children 12 yeards and over take 2 softgels every 6 hours while symptoms last do not take more than 6 softgels 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.

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 Direction Do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning ) adults and children 12 yeards and over take 2 softgels every 6 hours while symptoms last do not take more than 6 softgels 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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