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Pain ReliefExtra Strength

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
Allegiant Health
Label updated
2014-12-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active ingredient

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Purpose

Analgesic/Antipyretic

Uses

temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with common cold headache toothache
muscular aches backache arthritis menstrual cramps and reduction of fever

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you takemore than 4000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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

symptoms do not improve pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days ■ fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days new symptoms occur redness or swelling is present ■ a rare
sensitivity reaction occurs You may report side effects to 1-888-952-0050

If pregnant or breast-feeding

ask a health professional before use

Keep Out of Reach of Children

In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Directions

Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 2 tablets (1,000 mg) every 6 hours while symptoms last. Do not take more than 6 tablets (3,000 mg) in 24 hours, 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.

Inactive Ingredients

corn starch, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, titanium dioxide. May contain povidone, and sodium starch glycolate.

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: de064623-31ad-4d37-8025-922d39624f27 · Version 1
NDC: 69168-235