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Pain ReliefExtra Strength

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
DOLGENCORP, LLC
Label updated
2026-06-16
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:
    • headache
    • the common cold
    • backache
    • muscular aches
    • toothache
    • minor pain of 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:

  • skin reddening
  • blisters
  • rash

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Do not use

  • if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product
  • 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
  • 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.

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 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • 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

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Rexall®

EXTRA STRENGTH

Pain Relief
Acetaminophen 500 mg

• Pain Reliever
• Fever reducer
• Contains no
aspirin

120
Gelcaps

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: ce9f4e0d-43fb-499a-b8a2-a997a14841c4 · Version 21
NDC: 55910-812