| Drug Facts |
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| Active ingredients (in each caplet) |
Purposes |
| Acetaminophen 250 mg |
Pain reliever |
| Aspirin 250 mg |
Pain reliever |
| Caffeine 65 mg |
Pain reliever aid |
Uses
• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
 • headache |
• a cold |
• arthritis |
| • muscular aches |
• sinusitis |
• toothache |
| • premenstrual & menstrual cramps |
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Warnings
Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction, which may include:
| • hives |
• facial swelling |
• asthma (wheezing) |
• shock |
Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen and aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen and aspirin may cause liver damage and stomach bleeding.
Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heartbeat.
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Do not use
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• with any other products containing acetaminophen. Taking more than directed may cause
liver damage.
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Ask a doctor before use if you have
| • asthma |
• ulcers |
• bleeding problems |
• stomach problems such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain
that do not go away or return
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for:
| • anticoagulation (thinning of the blood) |
• diabetes |
• gout |
• arthritis |
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Stop use and ask a doctor if
• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
| • new symptoms occur |
• symptoms do not get better or worsen |
| • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs |
• painful area is red or swollen |
• pain gets worse or lasts for more than
10 days
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• fever gets worse or lasts for more than
3 days
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If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
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Directions
• do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
• drink a full glass of water with each dose
• adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours; not more
than 8 caplets in 24 hours
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor
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Other information
• store at room temperature
• read all product information before using. Keep the box for important information.
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Inactive ingredients
benzoic acid, carnauba wax, FD&C blue #1*, hyproxypropylcellulose, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, mineral oil, polysorbate 20, povidone, propylene glycol, simethicone emulsion, sorbitan monolaurate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide*
*may contain these ingredients
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| Questions or comments? 1-800-468-7746 |
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