What is a round white pill with L403 on one side and 325 MG on the other side

Not Medical Advice: The pill with imprint L403 325 MG has been identified as Acetaminophen 325 mg.

L403 325 MG Pill - acetaminophen 325 mg via kwout

This drug is used to treat mild to moderate pain; sciatica, headaches, toothaches, muscle pains, and is also used to reduce fever.

If you are giving acetaminophen to a child, be sure you use a product that is meant for children. There are many brands and forms of acetaminophen available. Read the dosing instructions carefully for each product because the amount of acetaminophen may be different between products.

Listed below are the rare side effects from taking this drug. Check with your doctor if any of these occur when taking acetaminophen:

Bloody or black, tarry stools
bloody or cloudy urine
fever with or without chills (not present before treatment and not caused by the condition being treated)
pain in the lower back and/or side (severe and/or sharp)
pinpoint red spots on the skin
skin rash, hives, or itching
sore throat (not present before treatment and not caused by the condition being treated)
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
sudden decrease in the amount of urine
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
yellow eyes or skin

Pain in children should always be managed. But measuring a child’s degree of pain can be tricky, particularly in babies and very young children who have no direct way to communicate. Check out some tips on how to measure pain in children at Betterhealth.vic.gov.au.

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Thursday, December 31 2015