CVS Pharmacy, Inc. 8HR Muscle Aches & Pain Drug Facts
8HR muscle aches and pain acetaminophen ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN CARNAUBA WAX SILICON DIOXIDE CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED MAGNESIUM STEARATE MALTODEXTRIN MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED POLYSORBATE 80 POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED STEARIC ACID TITANIUM DIOXIDE L544
Active ingredient (in each caplet) Acetaminophen 650 mg
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses •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
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 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) 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 doctordo not use
adults and children 12 years and over
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children under 12 years
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Other information •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) • do not use if printed foil under cap is broken or missing •meets the requirements of USP Dissolution Test 2
Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
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