Active ingredient (each caplet contains) | Purpose |
---|---|
Acetaminophen 650 mg | Pain reliever |
Inactive ingredients: Carnauba wax, cellulose, corn starch, FD&C red no. 40, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, triacetin.
Uses:
Temporarily relieves mild to moderate aches and pains due to muscle sprains and strains.
Directions:
Do not take more than directed (see liver warnings).
Adults and children 12 years and older:
Take 2 extended release caplets every 8 hours, as required. Swallow caplet whole with water on an empty stomach. Do not crush, chew or dissolve the caplet.
Do not take more than 4000 mg (6 caplets) in 24 hours.
Read the complete label and insert before use and follow all directions
Warnings: Liver warning: Acetaminophen may cause severe or possibly fatal liver damage if you take:
more than the recommended dose in 24 hours
with other drugs containing acetaminophen
while drinking 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day.
Symptoms of liver damage may include:
yellow skin or eyes
dark urine
sweating
nausea
vomiting
stomach pain
unusual tiredness
loss of appetite
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause serious skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
skin reddening
blisters
rash.
If any of these symptoms occur, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Do not use
with any other drug containing acetaminophen
if allergic to acetaminophen or any other ingredient in this product. If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you
have liver or kidney disease
take the blood thinning drug warfarin
are pregnant or breastfeeding
Stop use and ask a doctor if
pain lasts for more than 5 days
fever lasts for more than 3 days
existing pain or fever worsen or if new symptoms appear.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. This package contains enough drug to seriously harm a child.
In Case of Overdose: Call a Poison Control Centre or get medical help right away. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Do not use if carton is open or if bottle inner foil seal is missing or broken
Child resistant package
Store at 15 to 30°C
Not a standard dosage unit product
Double standard strength
Use only on the advice of a doctor