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Vicks PainQuil LIQUICAPS PAIN RELIEVER

ACETAMINOPHEN

Standard Dose
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
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses for the temporary relief of ninor aches and pains associated with: • sore throat • headache • muscular aches • backache
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.

Structured Monograph

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

  • Review official label interaction section.
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