Medivalent

paracetamol

Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer

WHO ATC code
N02BE01
Also known as
4'-hydroxyacetanilide · 4-acetamidophenol · acetaminofen4-(acetylamino)phenol · acetaminophen · apap · n-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide

Available in 10 countries

From the manufacturer’s label

The text below is reproduced verbatim from the FDA-approved drug label via openFDA. Reference only — confirm with a pharmacist before using a medicine.

Adult dose

Directions do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over take 2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last do not take more than 6 gelcaps in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Warnings

Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours 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 if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. 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 new symptoms occur pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days 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. In case of 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.

When not to use

Do not use if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

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

Active & inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Storage

Other information store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) avoid high humidity see end flap for expiration date and lot number

Source: FDA drug label