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Extra Strength Acetaminophen

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
Grocery Outlet, Inc.
Label updated
2026-03-12
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Drug Facts

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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

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.

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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 take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
children under 12 years ask a doctor

Other information
  • SODIUM FREE
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) excursions permitted between 15-30°C (59-86°F)
  • use by expiration date on package
Inactive ingredients

hypromellose, mineral oil, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate*, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

*may contain this ingredient

Questions or comments?

Call 1-877-290-4008

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4454d02a-ba49-6c8c-e063-6294a90a4709 · Version 2
NDC: 85828-341