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AcetaminophenExtra Strength

Dosage form
TABLET, COATED
Labeler
ARMY AND AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE
Label updated
2026-05-04
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
    • minor pain from arthritis
    • toothache 
    • muscular aches  
    • 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

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

  • any new symptoms appear 
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • 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 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • avoid high humidity
  • see end flap for expiration date and lot number
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 

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*Compare to the active ingredient of
Extra Strength Tylenol® Rapid Release Gels
Contains no aspirin

ACETAMINOPHEN
Pain Reliever
Fever Reducer

EXTRA
STRENGTH

50 GELCAPS
500 mg each

Actual Size

✓quality
value

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.
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“SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK”
Manufactured For Your Military Exchanges
Distributed by: LNK International, Inc.
Hauppauge, NY 11788
1-800-426-9391

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NDC: 55301-519