GoodSense Extra Strength Pain Relief, Acetaminophen Caplets, 500 mg, 50 Count

‘Where does it hurt?'

Back in the day, when you or a family member became ill, you'd likely schedule a visit with the family doctor. To be sure, that's the wise decision, particularly if it's an acute illness or you are uncertain as to “what's wrong." But self-treatment can be fine if you're feeling just a bit of malaise, and many people turn to acetaminophen to relieve what ails them. Cue Good Sense Acetaminophen. Good Sense Acetaminophen Caplets 500 mg temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to the common cold, headache, backache, minor pain of arthritis, toothache, muscular aches, premenstrual and menstrual cramps, and temporarily reduces fever.

Directions

Do not take more than directed (see liver warning). Adults and children 12 years and older: 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 younger than 12 years of age: ask a doctor.

Points of interest

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use acetaminophen if you are also using any of the following drugs: an antibiotic, antifungal medicine, sulfa drug, or tuberculosis medicine; birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy; blood pressure medication; cancer medications; cholesterol-lowering medications such as Lipitor, Niaspan, Zocor, Vytorin, and others; gout or arthritis medications (including gold injections); HIV/AIDS medications; medicines to treat psychiatric disorders; an NSAID such as Advil, Aleve, Arthrotec, Cataflam, Celebrex, Indocin, Motrin, Naprosyn, Treximet, Voltaren, and others; or seizure medications.

You should not use acetaminophen if you are allergic to it. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take acetaminophen if you have liver disease; or a history of alcoholism. Do not take this medication without a doctor's advice if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis) or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day. You may not be able to take acetaminophen.Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to acetaminophen: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite; dark urine, clay-colored stools; or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

More information

• Stop using acetaminophen and a your 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.
• Acetaminophen can cause unusual results with certain lab tests for glucose (sugar) in the urine. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using acetaminophen.