ACETAMINOPHEN
ACETAMINOPHEN is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: ACETAMINOPHEN; Generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN; Manufacturer: Granules India Limited.
| Brand name | ACETAMINOPHEN |
|---|---|
| Generic name | ACETAMINOPHEN |
| Manufacturer | Granules India Limited |
| Used for | USES For Arthritis Pain label • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: • minor pain of arthritis • muscular aches • backache • premenstrual and menstrual cramps • the common cold • headache • toothache • temporarily reduces fever For Muscle Aches & Pain label • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: • muscular aches • backache • minor pain of arthritis • toothache • premenstrual and menstrual cramps • headache • the common cold • temporarily reduces fever |
| Dosage | DIRECTIONS For Arthritis Pain Label • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults • take 2 caplets every 8 hours with water • swallow whole; do not crush, chew, split or dissolve • do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor under 18 years of age • ask a doctor For Muscle Ache and Pain label • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years of age and over • take 2 caplets every 8 h |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe Liver damage may occur if you take • more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount • with other drugs containing acetaminophen • 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday 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 |
| Active ingredient(s) | ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET) Acetaminophen USP, 650 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=00eb3e4b-1507-4c9a-83a5-ef50cb312753 |