Tylenol Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500 mg, Pain & Fever Relief, 290 Rapid Release Gelcap Tablets
How To Get It
- Acetaminophen 500 mg.
- Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
| Active Ingredient (In Each Gelcap:) | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Acetaminophen 500 mg | Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer. |
Uses
- Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- muscular aches
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- the common cold
- toothache
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps.
- Temporarily reduces fever
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 (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist
- if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product.
- Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease.
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
- Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- new symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present. These could be signs of a serious condition.
- If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- Do not take more than directed (see overdose warning). Use product only as directed.
- 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.
Other Information
- Store between 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F). Avoid high humidity. Do not use if carton is opened. Do not use if foil inner seal imprinted with Tylenol is broken or missing.
Inactive Ingredients
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Disclaimer
Why is this item marked as FSA Eligible?
This item is marked with the following icon as FSA eligible to identify that it MAY be purchased using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
What is a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?
A FSA (Flexible Spending Account) allows use of the funds an individual has designated to be set aside pre-tax for medical expenses, typically with their employer, when selecting healthcare programs during the previous year.
What types of purchases are FSA eligible?
Over-the-counter medical supplies and equipment are considered reimbursable by an FSA account in 2011 and include the following categories:
- Contact lens solution
- Prescription contact lenses with correction only
- Diagnostic devices (i.e. blood pressure and blood glucose monitors)
- Durable medical equipment and goods
- Insulin
- Prescription medications
Note: Although the IRS sets guidelines for FSA programs, individual employers have the final determination of which expenses are covered by their FSA programs.
