Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Acetaminophen; Generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN; Manufacturer: Walmart.
| Brand name | Acetaminophen |
|---|---|
| Generic name | ACETAMINOPHEN |
| Manufacturer | Walmart |
| Used for | Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache muscular aches backache minor pain of arthritis the common cold n toothache premenstrual and menstrual cramps temporarily reduces fever |
| Dosage | Directions do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over take 2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last do not take more than 6 gelcaps in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years ask a doctor |
| Warnings | Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liverdamage may occur if you take more than 4,000mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day 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 seekmedical help right away |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each gelcap) Acetaminophen USP, 500 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=175495fd-c561-f813-e063-6294a90aac80 |