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Acetaminophen

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Walgreens
Label updated
2026-08-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active ingredient

Acetaminophen 500mg Pain reliever/fever reducer

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

Warnings

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

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

If pregnant or breast-feeding

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

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.

Keep out of the reach of children

Keep out of the reach of children

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 last
■ 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 (carton)
■ see bottom of label for expiration date and lot number (label)

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

Questions and comments?

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

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 543f93d1-df14-0bd2-e063-6294a90a4413 · Version 4
NDC: 0363-9810