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Extra Strenghth Acetaminophen

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
OPMX LLC
Label updated
2025-03-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active Ingredient

(in each tablet)

Acetaminophen 500mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

Temporary relieves minor aches and pains due to:

  • headache
  • muscular aches
  • backache
  • minor pain of arthritis
  • the common cold
  • toothache
  • temporarily reduces fever
  • premenstrual and menstrual cramps
Warnings

Liver warning:This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 6 caplets (3000 mg) in 24 hours. 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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

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

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning:Taking more than the reccomended 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 use more than directed (see overdose warning)

Adults and children 12 years of age and older:

  • 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 more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor.

Children under 12 years of age: Do not use this extra strength product. This will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and could cause serious health problems.

Other Information
  • store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F).
  • read all product information before using.
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
Inactive Ingredients

Colloidal silicon dioxide, pregelatinized starch, povidone (pvp k-30), croscarmellose sodium, potassium sorbate, stearic acid

Questions or Comments

Call 619-600-5632 Monday through Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ae6dae28-6f4f-16d1-e053-2995a90adbab · Version 5
NDC: 69729-107