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Acetaminophen

label
Dosage form
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Labeler
Softgel Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Label updated
2026-07-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active ingredient (in each Softgel)

Acetaminophen 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.

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 warnings:

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. 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 softgel every 6 hours while symptoms last

•do not take more than 6 softgel 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)
Inactive ingredients

FD&C red 40, gelatin,glycerin, polyethylene glycol 400, polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, povidone K30,purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

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DailyMed Set ID: 352bb451-ffdc-411a-e063-6294a90a8cf5 · Version 8
NDC: 35916-0183