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ACETAMINOPHEN

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Keltman Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Label updated
2011-03-21
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Label information

*Compared to the active ingredient in Extra-Strength Tylenol® Tablets

Drug Facts

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

(in each tablet)

Acetaminophen 500 mg

PURPOSES

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

Keep Out of Reach of Children

Keep out of reach of children

USES
  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains
  • temporarily relieves reduces fever
WARNINGS

Liver warning:

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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
  • 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.

OVERDOSAGE

Overdose warning:

Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. 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

Age Dose
Adults and Children 12
years and over
Take 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours, as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.
Children under 12 years Do not use.
OTHER INFORMATION

TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is missing or broken.

  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • for institutional use only
INACTIVE INGREDIETNS:

povidone, sodium starch glycolate, starch, stearic acid. May also contain: crospovidone, methylparaben and propylparaben

Distributor Information:

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by the owner of the registered trademark TYLENOL®.

Distributed by: GERI-CARE PHARMACEUTICALS CORP. 1650 63rd St., Brooklyn, New York 11204

This Product was Repackaged By Sandhills Packaging For:

Keltman Pharmaceuticals Inc.
1 Lakeland Square, Suite A
Flowood, MS 39232
United States

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 39580eb4-50dd-4381-a00f-359c68ce1cb4 · Version 2
NDC: 68387-214