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Extra Strength Pain Relief

Generic: Acetaminophen

OTC
Pain reliever✓ FDA-verified
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Extra Strength Pain Relief is a medication that helps temporarily relieve minor aches and pains from conditions like headaches, backaches, toothaches, and menstrual cramps, as well as reducing fever. It works by blocking pain signals in the brain. For adults and children aged 12 and over, the starting dose is 2 caplets every 6 hours, but you should not take more than 6 caplets in a 24-hour period or use it for more than 10 days without a doctor's advice. A key warning is that taking more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours can cause severe liver damage, so it's important to avoid other medications that contain acetaminophen. If you are taking the blood thinner warfarin, you should talk to a doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.

Uses

  • common cold. headache. backache. minor pain of arthritis. toothache. muscular aches. premenstrual cramps. menstrual cramps. fever.

Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last.
Do not take more than 6 caplets 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 should ask a doctor.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.

Side effects

Common

Skin reddeningBlistersRashOverdose symptoms may occur

Serious

Severe liver damage
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Contains acetaminophen; do not exceed 4,000 mg in 24 hours.
  • Avoid using with other acetaminophen products.
  • May cause severe skin reactions; seek help if symptoms occur.
  • Ask a doctor if you have liver disease.
  • Consult a doctor if taking warfarin.

Drug interactions

  • Warfarinincreased bleeding riskCaution

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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).