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Acetaminophen

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS, INC
Label updated
2025-12-23
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active ingredient (in each coated tablet)

Acetaminophen USP, 500 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

Liver warning:


This product contains acetaminophen. 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 drinks 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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

liver disease

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
■ 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

If pregnant or breast-feeding

ask a health professional before use

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 childreneven 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 6 hours while symptoms last
■ do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
■ do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
children under 12 years

■ ask a doctor

Other information


■ store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature.
■ see end panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients


FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, lecithin, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone k-30, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, sucralose, talc, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

call 1-877-770-3183 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM PST

Principal display panel

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 08f5af1d-365b-a97c-e063-6394a90a99ae · Version 6
NDC: 41415-538