Medique® Extra Strength APAP
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Product Information
High potency, aspirin-free relief from pain and discomfort associated with colds, arthritis, headache, muscle ache, menstrual cramps and fever
- Unit dose, tamper-evident dual layer foil packets
- Spanish labeling where possible
- PACKAGING IS FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN
Each tablet contains:
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Available in the following package sizes:
*500 (250 x 2's) - Item 17513
250 (125 x 2's) - Item 17548
100 (50 x 2's) - Item 17533
24 (12 x 2's) - Item 17564 for commissaries
*MediBucks Point Value = 30
Drug Facts Information
Ingredients
Active ingredient (in each tablet):
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose:
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Inactive ingredients*
corn starch, hypromellose, maltodextrin*, microcrystalline cellulose*, polyethylene glycol, povidone*, pregelatinized starch*, sodium starch glycolate*, stearic acid, titanium dioxide*
*may contain
Uses
For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with
■ headache
■ muscular aches
■ minor arthritis pain
■ common cold
■ toothache
■ menstrual cramps
For the reduction of fever.
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
■ more than 4,000 mg in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
■ 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.
■ for more than 10 days for pain unless directed by a doctor
■ for more than 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor
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 using and ask a doctor if
■ symptoms do not improve
■ new symptoms occur
■ pain or fever persists or gets worse
■ redness or swelling is present
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
■ do not use more than directed
Adults and children: (12 years and older) Take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last. Do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor.
Children under 12 years: Do not give this adult strength product to children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage.
Other Information
■ store at room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
■ tamper-evident sealed packets
■ do not use any opened or torn packets
Questions? Please contact us at 1-800-634-7680
Medique Products takes great care to ensure that the product you take is completely safe. This website contains current product information as of 7/31/20 and may differ from the information on the product packaging you may have.