Option+ Extra Strength Acetaminophen Caplets 500mg

Acetaminophen Extra Strength 500 mg Caplets Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer for Adults

Recommended Dosage: Adults and children 12 years and over:  take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours if pain or fever does not respond to 1 caplet, take 2 caplets at next dose. Do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours. This product is not a standard dosage unit and should only be used on the advice of a physician. Do not take more than directed (see Liver warning).

Warning: Liver warning: Acetaminophen may cause severe or possibly fatal liver damage if you take: more than the recommended dose in 24 hours, with other drugs containing acetaminophen, while drinking 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day. Symptoms of liver damage may include yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, sweating, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, unusual tiredness, loss of appetite. Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause serious skin reactions. Symptoms may include: skin reddening, blisters, rash. If any of the above noted symptoms occur, stop use and seek medical help right away. Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen, if you are allergic to acetaminophen. If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have liver or kidney disease, take the blood thinning drug warfarin, are pregnant or breastfeeding. Stop use and ask a doctor if pain lasts for more than 5 days, fever lasts more than 3 days. Keep out of reach of children. This package contains enough drug to seriously harm a child. In case of overdose, call a Poison Control Centre or get medical help right away. Quick medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Should you require consultation with a pharmacist, you may contact our Well.ca Pharmacist. Please read the label, warnings and inserts provided by the manufacturer and consult your healthcare professional when purchasing medications or natural health products to be sure the product is right for you.