Double Check, Don't Double Up!

Don’t Double Up! (NAPSA)—It’s cold and flu season, and the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition is urging consumers to double check their medicine labels so they don’t double up on medicines containing acetaminophen. Americans catch an estimated 1 billion colds annually, and many use over-the-counter medicines to treat cold and flu symptoms. To ensure safe use of acetaminophen: Know if your medicine contains acetaminophen. The word “acetaminophen”is in bold type or highlighted in the “active ingredients” section on over-the-counter medicine labels. It may belisted as “APAP”or “acetam” on prescription labels. Drug Facts (Active ingredient(in each tablet) Purpose USeS+ temporarilyrelieves minor achesand pains due to: headache 5j= muscular aches backache * minord pain of arthritis. * toothache temporarily Warnings Liver warning: This productcontains acetaminophen. |Severe liver damage may occur if you take Found in more than 600 different medicines, acetaminophen is safe and effective when used as directed. *Never take two medicines that contain acetaminophenat the sametime. eAlways read and follow the medicinelabel. Ask a healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have any questions. Acetaminophen is in more than 600 medicines. It is safe and effective when used as directed but taking more than directed is an overdose and can cause liver damage. Remember to Dont Double Up! For more information, visit www.KnowYourDose.org.