Product Description.:
TYLENOL 500
tablet , white , oblong oblong
Red ink
* Contains acetaminophen.
* Contains no aspirin.
* How Tylenol Products are Different:
o Recommended the most by doctors and used the most by hospitals.
o Aspirin free. Unlikely to cause the gastric irritation often associated with aspirin, naproxen sodium or even ibuprofen.
* Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
o the common cold
o headache
o backache
o minor pain of arthritis
o toothache
o muscular aches
o premenstrual cramps
* Temporarily reduces fever.
Active Ingredients
Acetaminophen 500 mg in each Caplet
Ingredients
Carnauba Wax , Castor Oil , Corn Starch , FD&C Red No. 40 Aluminum Lake , Hypromellose , Magnesium Stearate , Polyethylene Glycol , Powdered Cellulose , Pregelatinized Starch , Propylene Glycol , Shellac , Sodium Starch Glycolate , Titanium Dioxide
Instructions
* Do not take more than directed - see overdose warning.
* Adults and Children 12 Years and Over:
o Take 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last.
o Do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours.
o Do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor.
* Children Under 12 Years:
o Do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age this will provide more than the recommended dose - overdose - and may cause liver damage.
* Store between 20-25 degrees C / 68-77 degrees F.
Warnings
* Alcohol Warning:
o If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers or fever reducers.
o Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
* Do not use with any other product containing acetaminophen.
* Stop use and ask a doctor if
o pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
o fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
o new symptoms occur
o redness or swelling is present
o 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:
o Taking more than the recommended dose - overdose - may cause liver damage.
o In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
o Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
* Do not use if carton is opened or neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted with Safety Seal is broken or missing.
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