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Goodys Extra Strength is a brand name for Acetaminophen (also known as Paracetamol). The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Uses • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: • headache • minor arthritis pain • muscle aches • colds • temporarily reduces fever
Verbatim from this product's FDA label. Tap a section to expand.
Directions: do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over: place 1 powder on tongue every 6 hours, while symptoms persist. Drink a full glass of water with each dose, or stir powder into a glass of water or other liquid.
do not take more than 4 powders in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor.
Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away. you experience any of the following sights of stomach bleeding: • feel faint • vomit blood • have bloody or black stools • have stomach pain that does not get better pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present any new symptoms appear ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs These could be signs of a serious condition.
Warnings:
Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
Allergy Alert:
Aspirin may cause severe allergic reaction which may include: • hives • facial swelling • shock • asthma (wheezing).
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4 powders in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Stomach bleeding warning : This product contains a NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding.
The chance is higher if you are age 60 or older have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug take other drugs containing prescription or non-prescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product take more or for a longer time than directed.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer 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 stomach bleeding warning applies to you you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease you are taking a diuretic you have asthma Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis When using this product limit the use of caffeine-containing drugs, food, or drinks because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away. you experience any of the following sights of stomach bleeding: • feel faint • vomit blood • have bloody or black stools • have stomach pain that does not get better pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present any new symptoms appear ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children.
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