Vicks PainQuil LIQUICAPS PAIN RELIEVER
ACETAMINOPHEN
Indications and usage Uses for the temporary relief of ninor aches and pains associated with: • sore throat • headache • muscular aches • backache Dosage and administration Directions take only as directed do not exceed 3 doses (2 LiquiCaps each) per day (24 hours) adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 LiquiCaps every 6 hours children under 12 yrs ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
Severe liver damage may occur if you take • more than 3 doses (2 LiquiCaps each) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product • with other drugs containing acetaminophen • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy Alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
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Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses for the temporary relief of ninor aches and pains associated with: • sore throat • headache • muscular aches • backache Dosage and administration Directions take only as directed do not exceed 3 doses (2 LiquiCaps each) per day (24 hours) adults & children 12 yrs & over 2 LiquiCaps every 6 hours children under 12 yrs ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take • more than 3 doses (2 LiquiCaps each) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product • 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 Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Monitoring
- • Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
- • Severe liver damage may occur if you take • more than 3 doses (2 LiquiCaps each) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product • 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 Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Interaction Notes
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