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Acetaminophen

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Meijer Distribution Inc
Label updated
2026-06-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active Ingredient

Acetaminophen 500mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/Fever reducer

Uses

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
■ headache
■ muscular aches
■ backache
■ minor pain of arthritis
■ the common cold
■ toothache
■ premenstrual and menstrual cramps

temporarily reduces fever

주의사항

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

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

Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use

Keep out of reach of childeren

Keep out of the reach of children

Overdose warning

Overdose warning: In case of accidental 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 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms
■ do not take more than 6 gelcaps 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 at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
■ avoid high humidity
■ see end panel for expiration date and lot number

Inactive Ingredients

colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C Red #33, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40,
gelatin, hydroxy propyl cellulose, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone k-30, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Question and comments?

call 1-877-770-3183 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM EST to 5:00PM PST

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4e08a7cb-3894-84c3-e063-6394a90a0b42 · Version 4
NDC: 79481-0780