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CVS Acetaminophen

Dosage form
CAPSULE
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2026-02-11
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

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 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), protect from light
Inactive ingredients

hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide.

Questions or comments?

Call 1-908-242-6108 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST

51316-188-00

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

51316-188-01

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 3dd21aaf-13b2-9e81-e063-6294a90afaec · Version 5
NDC: 51316-188