.
A salicylate can cause a
serious and sometimes fatal condition called Reye's syndrome in children.
Tell your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have
ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take medication that contains
acetaminophen.
Stop taking this medication and call your doctor if you have a fever lasting longer than 3
days, or pain lasting longer than 10 days.
Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of
acetaminophen can cause damage to your liver. The maximum amount of acetaminophen for
adults is 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. If you drink more than
three alcoholic beverages per day, do not take acetaminophen without your doctor's advice, and
never take more than 2 grams (2000 mg) of acetaminophen per day.
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking acetaminophen, caffeine, and magnesium
salicylate. Alcohol can increase your risk of liver damage or stomach bleeding while you are
taking this medication.
Tell your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day. You may not
be able to take medication that contains acetaminophen.
Do not use any other over-the-counter pain medication without first asking your
doctor or pharmacist. Acetaminophen, caffeine, and magnesium salicylate are contained in many
medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally
take too much of a certain drug. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it
contains acetaminophen, caffeine, or magnesium salicylate.
What is acetaminophen, caffeine, and magnesium salicylate?
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
Caffeine is used in this product to increase the pain relieving effects of acetaminophen.
Magnesium salicylate is used to reduce pain, inflammation, and fever.
The combination of acetaminophen, caffeine, and magnesium salicylate is used to treat
pain and swelling from conditions such as muscle aches, arthritis, and joint soreness.
Acetaminophen, caffeine, and magnesium salicylate may also be used for purposes other
than those listed in this medication guide.
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