Acetaminophen
- Dosage form
- TABLET
- Labeler
- Meijer
- Label updated
- 2025-12-19
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- ACETAMINOPHEN
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
PDP
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: 181b3148-fa33-c650-e063-6294a90a0de6 · Version 4
NDC: 79481-5380