Acetaminophen
Generic: ACETAMINOPHEN
Basic Information
Manufacturer
American Health Packaging
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
0d6553bd-3e18-4624-a83a-899bcafb3272
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer
Indications & 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
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
Severe liver damage may occur if you take: adult takes more than 10 unit dose cups in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount child takes more than 5 unit dose cups in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount 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.
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.
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.
for more than 10 days for pain unless directed by a doctor for more than 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients of this product Ask a doctor before use if you have 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 symptoms do not improve new symptoms occur pain or fever persists or gets worse 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 children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Severe liver damage may occur if you take: adult takes more than 10 unit dose cups in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount child takes more than 5 unit dose cups in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount 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.
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.
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.
for more than 10 days for pain unless directed by a doctor for more than 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients of this product Ask a doctor before use if you have 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 symptoms do not improve new symptoms occur pain or fever persists or gets worse 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 children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.