Extra Strength Acetaminophen
- Dosage form
- TABLET, FILM COATED
- Labeler
- CVS PHARMACY, INC.
- Label updated
- 2017-11-09
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen
Label information
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
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
Label information
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
Label information
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease
Label information
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.
Label information
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Label information
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 |
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| children under 12 years | ask a doctor |
Other information
- Store the product at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
- Protect from light, moisture and freezing.
Inactive ingredients
hypromellose, magnesium stearate,microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid powder, talc, titanium dioxide
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
CVS Extra Strength Acetaminophen Tablets, 500 mg
NDC 69842-390-54
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NDC: 69842-390