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Acetaminophen

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Velocity Pharma
Label updated
2013-08-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active Ingredient

(in each tablet)

Acetaminophen 500mg

Purpose

pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses
  • temporarily reduces fever
Warnings

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

  • more than 4000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product

do not use

  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or not prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • If you have ever had an allergic reaction to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product.

ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease

ask your 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
  • redness or swelling is present
  • new symptoms appear
  • 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: Taking more than recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. 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 of this product 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
  • Store at a controlled temperature between  62° and 77 °F)
Inactive Ingredients

P.G Starch, P.V.P.K.30, sodium metabisulfite, colloidal silicon dioxide, Hypromellose-15, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Hypromellose-6, Polyethylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide.

Questions or Comments

Questions? 1-855-314-1850

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

NDC: 76168-010 -12 100 COUNT

DailyMed Set ID: 464b1b5b-743b-40bf-8ab5-83c3a4abe9d4 · Version 1
NDC: 76168-010