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AcetaminophenExtra Strength

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
FOODHOLD U.S.A., LLC
Label updated
2026-01-29
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active ingredient (in each gelcap)

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses
  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
    • toothache
    • muscular aches
    • the common cold
    • headache
    • backache
    • minor pain from arthritis
    • premenstrual and menstrual cramps
  • temporarily reduces fever
Warnings

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:

  • blisters
  • rash
  • skin reddening

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.


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
  • any new symptoms appear
  • redness or swelling is present

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. 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 take more than directed
  • adults and children 12 years and over
    • take 2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last
    • do not take more than 6 gelcaps in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
    • do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
  • store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
  • avoid high humidity
  • use by expiration date on package
Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

1-800-426-9391

Principal Display Panel

CAREONE®

NDC 41520-919-20

Compare to the
active ingredient in
Extra Strength Tylenol®
Rapid Release Gels*

Extra Strength

ACETAMINOPHEN
500 mg
Pain Reliever
Fever Reducer

Contains no aspirin

OUR PHARMACIST
Rx
RECOMMEND 

225
GELCAPS

Actual
Size

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED
SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Kenvue Inc., owner of the
registered trademark Extra Strength Tylenol® Rapid Release Gels.
50844 REV0525B51920

DISTRIBUTED BY: ADUSA DISTRIBUTION, LLC
SALISBURY, NC 28147
For product questions or concerns,
contact us at 1-833-992-3872
Quality guaranteed or your money back.

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: bc19bd47-69ea-4bcc-8d28-c043c9d32513 · Version 15
NDC: 41520-919