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Pain ReliefExtra Strength

Dosage form
LIQUID
Labeler
EQUATE (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) (see also WAL-MART INC)
Label updated
2024-03-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active ingredient (in each 15 mL)

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses
  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
    • the common cold
    • headache
    • backache
    • minor pain or 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 ever 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.

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 for more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts for 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.

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. 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)
  • do not take more then 4 doses in any 24 hours period
  • measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device
  • mL=milliliter
  • keep dosing cup with product
  • adults and children 12 years and over
    • 30 mL every 6 hours while symptoms last
    • do not take more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: do not use 
Other information
  • each 15 mL contains:sodium 6 mg 
  • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF) do not refrigerate
  • protect from light
Inactive ingredients

citric acid, D&C red 33, FD&C red 40, flavors, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol

Questions or comments?

Call 1-888-287-1915

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Compare to Tylenol® Extra Strength Active Ingredient*

Adult Extra Strength

Pain Reliever

Acetaminophen 500 mg per 15 mL

Pain reliever, fever reducer

  • For ages 12 years and over
  • Alcohol free

CHERRY FLAVOR

FL OZ (mL)

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Tylenol® Extra Strength.

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL AROUND DOSAGE CUP OR UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

DISTRIBUTED BY: Wal-Mart Inc.,

Bentonville, AR 72716

Product Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 872c5220-a379-4dc1-b99c-f11ebb82db35 · Version 6
NDC: 49035-278