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Acetaminophen

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
WALGREEN CO.
Label updated
2025-12-19
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. Promt 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 8:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM PST.

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b8a855ae-c0a3-0b05-e053-2a95a90ac8a8 · Version 8
NDC: 0363-9595