Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Acetaminophen; Generic name: ACETAMINOPHEN; Manufacturer: VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANY.
| Brand name | Acetaminophen |
|---|---|
| Generic name | ACETAMINOPHEN |
| Manufacturer | VALU MERCHANDISERS COMPANY |
| Used for | Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: the common cold headache backache minor pain of arthritis toothache muscular aches 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 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last do not take more than 6 caplets 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 | Warnings Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 mg 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 seek medical help right away. Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescri |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient (in each caplet) Acetaminophen 500 mg |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=02e3798f-86d9-64b4-e063-6294a90a29de |