| Heading |
Recommended the most by doctors and used the most by hospitals. |
| Purpose |
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer |
| Manufacturer |
J & J |
| Active Ingredients |
Each Tablet: Acetaminophen 325 mg |
| Directions |
Do not take more than directed (see overdose warning). Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last. Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours. Do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor. Children 6-11 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: Do not use this adult product in children under 6 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage. Store between 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F). |
| Inactive Ingredients |
Corn Starch; Magnesium Stearate; Powdered Cellulose; Pregelatinized Starch; Sodium Starch Glycolate |
| 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. Tmporarily relieves fever. Contains no aspirin. |
| Warnings |
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if: adult takes more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount; 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. 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; if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product. Ask a doctor before use if the user has liver disease. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin. Stop use and ask a doctor if: pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults; pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under 12 years; fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days; new symptoms occur; redness or swelling is present. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms. |
