Acetaminophen 500mg

Brand names: PHARBETOL, Pain Relief Extra Strength, Acetaminophen 500mg ES, Pharbetol, Acetaminophen

Warnings

Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4000 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 nonprescription). 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 you have liver disease. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are 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 the case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222).

Overdose

Overdose warning: In the case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222).

Uses

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

Dosage forms & strengths

TABLET, COATED CAPSULE, COATED TABLET TABLET, FILM COATED
ACETAMINOPHEN 500 mg/1

Directions do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets, every 6 hours while symptoms last do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor do not use more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years ask a doctor

Ingredients

Active:

Active ingredient (in each caplet) Acetaminophen 500mg

Inactive:

Inactive ingredients hypromellose, povidone, pregelatinized corn starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, triacetin

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed