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Pain ReliefExtra Strength

Dosage form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Labeler
Rite Aid Corporation
Label updated
2025-09-16
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses
  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
    • headache
    • muscular aches
    • backache
    • the common cold
    • 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

  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • 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

  • redness or swelling is present
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • new symptoms occur

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 accidental 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 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last
    • do not take more than 6 caplets 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
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
  • store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
Inactive ingredients

castor oil, hypromellose, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, starch, stearic acid

Questions or comments?

1-800-426-9391

Principal Display Panel

NDC 11822-0812-2

Compare to the active ingredient in
Extra Strength Tylenol® Caplets*

EXTRA STRENGTH PAIN RELIEF
ACETAMINOPHEN

ACETAMINOPHEN 500 mg
PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER

contains no aspirin

ACTUAL SIZE

12
CAPLETS

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

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by
Johnson & Johnson Corporation, owner of the
registered trademark Extra Strength Tylenol® Caplets.             
50844 REV0621G17502

DISTRIBUTED BY:
RITE AID, 200 NEWBERRY COMMONS
ETTERS, PA 17319 www.riteaid.com

SATISFACTION
GUARANTEE
If you're not satisfied, we'll
happily refund your money

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DailyMed Set ID: d846065a-5c39-4f4b-894c-4280acaaf4fa · Version 25
NDC: 11822-0812