Acetaminophen
- Dosage form
- TABLET, FILM COATED
- Labeler
- Sam's West Inc
- Label updated
- 2026-08-19
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- ACETAMINOPHEN
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- the common cold
- backache
- toothache
- minor pain from arthritis
- 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.
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.
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
- redness or swelling is present
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- any new symptoms appear
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt 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
- adults and children 12 years and over
- 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 take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
- store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- use by expiration date on package
Inactive ingredients
castor oil, hypromellose, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, starch, stearic acid
Questions or comments?
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TYLENOL® CAPLETS ACTIVE INGREDIENT*
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NDC 68196-031-06
EXTRA STRENGTH
Acetaminophen
500 mg CAPLETS
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
600 CAPLETS**
(**CAPSULE SHAPED TABLETS)
ACTUAL SIZE
FOR ADULTS
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NDC: 68196-031