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Acetaminophen

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
CVS PHARMACY, INC
Label updated
2025-12-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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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

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 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 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 use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor

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?

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

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DailyMed Set ID: 1ddb8a2b-3081-3eda-e063-6294a90ab82b · Version 5
NDC: 51316-177