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Tension Headache

ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE

Standard Dose
Directions do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours. Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours. children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache muscular aches
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache muscular aches Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours.

Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours. children under 12 years: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache muscular aches Dosage and administration Directions do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours. Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours. 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: blisters rash skin reddening If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heartbeat. 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. 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 any new symptoms appear redness or swelling is present pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. 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: blisters rash skin reddening If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
  • Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.