Apotex Apo-Acetaminophen Caplets Extra Strength 500 mg 1000 Caplets

For Headache, Pain and Fever Uses - Reduces fever - Temporarily relieves mild to moderate aches and pain due to, headache, backache, migraine, sore throat, arthritis or rheumatism, pre-menstrual/menstrual cramps, muscle sprains and strains, toothache / teething pain, common cold and flu, immunization How to Use For pharmacists dispensing only. Directions Adults and children 12 years and over: - Use only on the advice of a doctor - take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours - if pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, take 2 caplets at next dose - do not take more than 4000 mg (8 caplets) in 24 hours - Do not take more than directed Warnings 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 THE ABOVE NOTED SYMPTOMS OCCUR, STOP USE AND SEEK MEDICAL HELP RIGHT AWAY. DO NOT USE - with any other drug containing ACETAMINOPHEN - if you are allergic to acetaminophen. 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 breast feeding STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF - pain lasts for more than 5 days - fever lasts more than 3 days - if sore throat pain last for more than 2 days KEEP OUT OF 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 for adults and children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.