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Acetaminophen

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
FAMILY DOLLAR
Label updated
2025-12-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN
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Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Acetaminophen USP, 500 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

■ temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
■ the common cold ■ headache
■ backache ■ minor pain of 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.
■ 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

■ 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

Keep out of reach of children

Overdose warning:

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick 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 (see overdose warning)

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 use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor

children under
12 years ■ ask a doctor

Other information

■ store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature.
■ see end panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

Questions or comments?

call 1-877-770-3183 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM PST

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f8383108-0970-9f1e-e053-6294a90ad38f · Version 6
NDC: 55319-177