Tylenol Extra Strength Pain Relief Acetaminophen 500mg

Product overview

This headache & fever relief product is from Tylenol and is supplied in a 500 mg format.

Active ingredients

(each caplet contains) Acetaminophen 500 mg, Purpose: Pain reliever, fever reducer

Ingredients

Medicinal ingredient (each caplet contains) Acetaminophen 500 mg, Purpose: Pain reliever, fever reducer Non-medicinal ingredients: Cellulose, corn starch, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, water

Directions

Adults and children 12 years and older: •Take 1 caplet every 4-6 hours •If pain or fever does not improve after 1 caplet, take 2 caplets at next dose •Do not take more than 4000 mg (8 caplets) in 24 hours

Warnings and precautions

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 doctor immediately. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms. Other information •Do not use if carton is open or if bottle neck band or inner foil seal is missing or broken •Child resistant package •Store at 15 to 30°C. •Prescribing information available to doctors and pharmacists upon request •Not a standard dosage unit product. •Use only on the advice of a doctor.

Important information

Read and follow the complete product label before use. Use only as directed. Speak with a pharmacist or other qualified health professional if you have questions about whether this product is appropriate for you.