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ACETAMINOPHEN

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Akron Pharma Inc.
Label updated
2026-08-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Purpose

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

Uses

To reduce fever and for the temporary relief of 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

Liver warning:

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if 

  • adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours 
  • taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen 
  • adult has 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 non-prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • if the user has ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.

Ask a doctor before use if the user has

  • has liver disease
  • is a child with pain of arthritis

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if your child istaking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days (for adults) or 5 days (for children)
  • 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.

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 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 & children
12 years and over
  • take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last
  • 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
 children under 12 years
  • ask a doctor

Other information
  • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Inactive Ingredients:

Gelatinized starch, magnesium stearate, povidone

Questions or Comments?

Call toll-free 1-877-225-6999

Manufactured for
Akron Pharma, Inc.,

Fairfeld, NJ - 07004

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson and Johnson, consumer inc., distributor of regular Tylenol Tablets.

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DailyMed Set ID: ab79fd60-8315-4c63-8045-1b0511ac268f · Version 5
NDC: 71399-1026