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Regular Strength Pain Reliever

ACETAMINOPHEN

Standard Dose
Directions Do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults & children 12 years & over: • take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last • do not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children 6 years to under 12 years: • take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last • do not take more than 5 tablets in 24 hours • do not use for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor children under 6 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 & children 12 years & over: • take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last • do not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children 6 years to under 12 years: • take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last • do not take more than 5 tablets in 24 hours • do not use for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor children under 6 years: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.

Severe liver damage may occur if • adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours • child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours which is the maximum daily amount • taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen • adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.

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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 & children 12 years & over: • take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last • do not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children 6 years to under 12 years: • take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last • do not take more than 5 tablets in 24 hours • do not use for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor children under 6 years: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if • adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours • child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours which is the maximum daily amount • taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen • adult has 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 • adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours • child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours which is the maximum daily amount • taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen • adult has 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.