pilldic.Your medicine dictionary
Text size
← US medicines
US · Over-the-counter medicine

Acetaminophen

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
SAM'S WEST INC
Label updated
2025-12-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each caplet)

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

Warnings


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

Ask a doctor before use if you have

liver disease

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 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

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 ■ take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last
■ do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
■ do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
12 years and over

children under 12 years ■ ask a doctor

Other information

■ store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature.
■ see bottom of the label for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone k-30, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

Questions or comments?

We would love to hear about your Member’s Mark experience! Call us toll-free at 1-877-770-3183 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM PST

PDP

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 0c8e7095-0806-4501-e063-6394a90a89aa · Version 5
NDC: 68196-177