Acetaminophen

What it is used for

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
  • the common cold
  • headache
  • backache
  • minor pain of arthritis
  • toothache
  • muscular aches
  • premenstrual and menstrual cramps
• temporarily reduces fever

What it does

Pain reliever/fever reducer

How to take it

• do not take more than directed

Side effects, and when to stop

• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults
• redness or swelling is present
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under 12 years
• new symptoms occur
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

These could be signs of a serious condition.

Who should not take it

• 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

What to say before you start

liver disease.

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

ask a health professional before use.

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if

• adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
• child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
• taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• adult has 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.

Keeping it away from children

In case of accidental 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.

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Other information

• store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
• see end flap for expiration date and lot number