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Acetaminophen

Generic: ACETAMINOPHEN

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Basic Information
Manufacturer
Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
89134c3e-ec5b-4a57-952a-98d6c6cff7c2
Purpose
Purpose Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily reduces fever and relieves minor aches and pains caused by common cold headache toothache backache muscular aches minor pain of arthritis premenstrual and menstrual cramps
Warnings
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 tablets 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 non prescription).

If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

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 adult’s pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days child’s 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 If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Overdose warning :Taking more than the recommended dose may cause liver damage.

In case of overdose contact Poisom Control Center right away.

Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs of symptoms.