Leader 8 Hour Pain Reliever

Leader 8 Hour Pain Reliever is used to lower fever and ease minor aches and pains like those from colds or flu, headache, sore throat, tooth pain, back pain, joint or muscle pain, and menstrual cramps.

Leader 8 Hour Pain Reliever may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. An Leader 8 Hour Pain Reliever overdose can damage your liver or cause death.

Your dose may change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication mistakes by using exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Doses for children are based on weight. Your child's dose may change if the child gains or loses weight. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this medicine to a child.

Swallow the extended-release tablet whole with a full glass of water and do not crush, chew, or break it.

You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid). Measure any liquid dose with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Read and carefully follow the instructions provided with this medicine on how to prepare and take Leader 8 Hour Pain Reliever powder. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

Stop taking the medicine and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a certain period of time, or if they get worse.

This medicine may cause false results on certain blood tests. Tell the laboratory staff that you use Leader 8 Hour Pain Reliever.

Store at room temperature away from heat and moisture. Protect the liquid medicine from light. Keep each dose of the oral powder in its packet until you are ready to use it.

Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. Taking too much acetaminophen can harm your liver or be fatal. Call your doctor immediately if you experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

In rare cases, Leader 8 Hour Pain Reliever may lead to a serious skin reaction. Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor right away if you notice skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

You should not take Leader 8 Hour Pain Reliever if you are allergic to it, or if you take other medications that contain this medicine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if Leader 8 Hour Pain Reliever is safe to use if you have or have ever had:

• if you use a blood thinner (such as warfarin);
• any allergies; or
• liver disease, cirrhosis, alcoholism, or more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

In rare cases, Leader 8 Hour Pain Reliever may cause a severe skin reaction that can be fatal, even if you have taken this medicine before without any reaction. Stop taking Leader 8 Hour Pain Reliever and call your doctor immediately if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

Stop taking Leader 8 Hour Pain Reliever and call your doctor right away if you have:

• any new or worsening symptoms;
• redness, swelling; or
• liver problems--loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Less serious side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Leader 8 Hour Pain Reliever is used as needed. If you miss a dose while on a dosing schedule, skip that dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose can be fatal.

Signs of an overdose include vomiting, stomach pain, and yellowing of your skin or eyes.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine that may contain Leader 8 Hour Pain Reliever (sometimes abbreviated as APAP).

Drinking alcohol may increase your risk of liver damage.

Other drugs may impact Leader 8 Hour Pain Reliever, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are using.