View Drug - Pain Reliever
Jump to: Basic Info Purpose Indications Warnings Reactions

Pain Reliever

Generic: ACETAMINOPHEN

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
WALGREENS CO.
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
bdb09e15-8e17-4987-99d0-bab8856a2109
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer
Indications & Usage
Uses • 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
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.

Severe liver damage may occur if you take • more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours • 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.

Do not use • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non prescription).

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 • 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: 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.