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Acetaminophen

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Wildman Business Group
Label updated
2026-07-09
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Acetaminophen
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Active Ingredient (in each tablet)

Acetaminophen

Purpose

Pain reliever / fever reducer

Uses:

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with:

  • Headache
  • minor arthritis pain
  • toothache
  • menstrual cramps
  • muscular aches
  • common cold
Warnings

Label information

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

Label information

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause 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 us 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.

Label information

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

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions:

Do not use more than directed

Adults and children 12 years and over

  • take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms persist or as directed by a doctor.
  • do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
  • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor

Label information

Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor

Other information:
  • store at room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
  • tamper-evident sealed packets
  • do not use any opened or torn packets
Inactive Ingredients

Corn starch, unspecified povidone, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

포장 표시

Principal Display Panel

Compare to Tylenol

2522

ProvisionPlus

Maximum Strength

Non-Aspirin

Relief for Minor Aches and Pains

Temporary Relief of:

Headaches

Toothaches

Minor Pains

Fever

250 tablets

2 Per Packet

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 943c8f49-e65e-40bc-b364-3274df4d21a2 · Version 2
NDC: 84269-2522