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Acetaminophen

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Meijer
Label updated
2025-12-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active Ingredient (in each coated tablet)

Acetaminophen USP, 500mg

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

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

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  take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last
years and over  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  ask a doctor
12 years

Other information

 store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature.
 see bottom of the label 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

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 181b3148-fa33-c650-e063-6294a90a0de6 · Version 4
NDC: 79481-5380