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FDA LABEL GENERIC: Acetaminophen MFR: Llorens Pharmaceutical International Division

Apap 500 Mg / Dexbrompheniramine Maleate 1 Mg Oral Tablet

Active Ingredients

(in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Dexbrompheniramine Maleate 1 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

antihistamine

Uses

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with headache muscular aches backaches minor arthritis pain common cold toothaches menstrual cramps temporarily reduces fever itchy and watery eyes due to hay fever

Warnings

Liver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Sever liver damage may occur if you take

more than 8 capsules in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount with other drugs containing acetaminphen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Allergy Alert: Acetaminophen may cause sever skin reactions. Symptoms may incloude

skin reddening blister rash.

If a skin reaction occurs, stop and seek medical help right away.

While using this product

drosiness may occur;alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness effect avoid alcoholic beverages do not take this product if you are taking sedatives or transquilizers without consulting your doctor use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Do not use

with any other drug containing acetaminphen (prescription or non-prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminphen ask a doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in the product 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 if you are taking the blood thinning drug warafin

Stop using this product and ask a doctor if:

pain gets worse or last more than 10 days fever gets worse or last more than 3 days new symptoms occur redness or swelling is present these could be signs of a serious condition

Keep out of reach of children

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Directions

Overdose Warning: Taking more than recommended dose (overdose), may cause liver damage. In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or 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

Do not exceed recommended dosage

 Age Dose
 adults and children 12 years of age and over Take 2 caplets every 4-6 hours. Do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor 
 children under 12 years of age  Do not use in children under 12 years of age. This will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminphen and could cause liver damage

Inactive ingredients

glycerin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, tricalcium phosphate

Questions or comments

1-866-595-5598

Added "itchy and watery eyes due to hay fever" in Uses

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