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Unishield Extra Strength Non-Aspirin

ACETAMINOPHEN

Standard Dose
Directions ■ do not use more than directed (see overdose warning) Adults and children 12 years and over ■ take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last. ■ do not take more than 6 tablets 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: ■ headache ■ muscular aches ■ backache ■ minor pain of arthritis ■ the common cold ■ toothache ■ premenstrual and menstrual cramps temporarily reduces fever
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: ■ headache ■ muscular aches ■ backache ■ minor pain of arthritis ■ the common cold ■ toothache ■ premenstrual and menstrual cramps temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions ■ do not use more than directed (see overdose warning) Adults and children 12 years and over ■ take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last. ■ do not take more than 6 tablets 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 in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount ■ 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: ■ headache ■ muscular aches ■ backache ■ minor pain of arthritis ■ the common cold ■ toothache ■ premenstrual and menstrual cramps temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions ■ do not use more than directed (see overdose warning) Adults and children 12 years and over ■ take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last. ■ do not take more than 6 tablets 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 in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount ■ 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 in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount ■ 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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