Acetaminophen
Generic: ACETAMINOPHEN
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
ace5ebac-ec11-4c26-b1e3-954b450ee671
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer
Indications & Usage
Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with: the common cold flu sore throat headache toothache and to reduce fever
Warnings
Warnings Liver Warning This product contains acetaminophen.
Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes: more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount with other drugs that contain acetaminophen 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.
Ask a doctor before use if your child has liver disease.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
Stop use and ask a doctor if pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present any new symptoms appear.
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of 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.
Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes: more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount with other drugs that contain acetaminophen 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.
Ask a doctor before use if your child has liver disease.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
Stop use and ask a doctor if pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present any new symptoms appear.
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of 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.