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Acetaminophen

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
BIG LOTS STORES, INC.
Label updated
2020-12-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active ingredient

(in each Caplet)

Acetaminophen, USP 500 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

■ temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

■ the common cold

■ headache

■ backache

■ minor pain of arthritis

■ toothache

■ muscular aches

■ premenstrual and menstrual cramps

■ temporarily reduces fever

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

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 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

ask a health professional before use.

Overdose warning

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)

adults and children 12 years and over

■ take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last

■ do not take more than 6 caplets 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 between 20-25°C (68-77°F).See USP Controlled Room Temperature

■ avoid high humidity

see end panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid.

Questions or comments?

call 1-877-770-3183 Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST.

Acetaminophen USP, 500 mg 500ct

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 9ba537de-48be-9c44-e053-2a95a90a0b11 · Version 2
NDC: 50594-177