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Medique Pain Off

Generic: ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN, CAFFEINE

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Unifirst First Aid Corporation
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
c2d7af6b-f477-2462-e053-2995a90aff0f
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Pain reliever/fever reducer Pain reliever aid
Indications & Usage
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to ■ headache ■ muscular aches ■ arthritis pain ■ a cold ■ toothache ■ premenstrual and menstrual cramps
Warnings
Warnings Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product.

When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

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.

Allergy alert: Aspirin (NSAIDs) may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: ■ hives ■ facial swelling ■ asthma (wheezing) ■ shock Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.

Severe liver damage may occur if you take: ■ more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount ■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen ■ 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding.

The chance is higher if you: ■ are age 60 or older ■ have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems ■ take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug ■ take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) ■ take more or for a longer time than directed ■ have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.

Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat