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ACETAMINOPHEN

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
WALGREENS CO.
Label updated
2022-11-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Label information

Drug facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses
  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
  • the common cold
  • headache
  • backache
  • minor pain of arthritis
  • toothache
  • muscular aches
  • premenstrual and menstrual cramps
  • temporarily reduces fever
Label information

Warnings

Liver warning

This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 tablets (3,250 mg) in 24 hours for adults or 5 tablets (1,625 mg) in 24 hours for children. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drugs every day while using this product

Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

  • Skin reddening
  • Blisters
  • Rash

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Do not use
  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product.
Label information

Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under 12 years
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • new symptoms occur
  • redness or swelling is present

These could be signs of a serious condition.

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)

 adults and children 12 years and over
  •  take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
  • do not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
  • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
 children 6 years to under 12 years
  •  take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
  • do not take more than 5 tablets in 24 hours
  • do not use for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor
 children under 6 years     ask a doctor

Other information
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • do not use if carton is opened or neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted with "SAFETY SEAL" is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients

povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

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DailyMed Set ID: 06326fb7-a97b-428a-9cab-8cbdb6074366 · Version 4
NDC: 0363-8993