Extra Strength

Extra Strength
SPL v5
SPL
SPL Set ID 08f57305-0c4b-96b1-e063-6394a90a77df
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2024-08-02
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Acetaminophen (500 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Stearic Acid Starch, Corn Povidone Hypromelloses Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Sodium Starch Glycolate Type A Potato

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: G;551 Shape: oval Color: white Size: 17 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2024-08-02

Description

Acetaminophen USP, 500 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer


Medication Information

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Description

Acetaminophen USP, 500 mg

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

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

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

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

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.

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 k-30, 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

Principal Display Panel

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

Keep Out of Reach of Children

Keep out of reach of children

If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding,

ask a health professional before use

Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)

Acetaminophen USP, 500 mg

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


Structured Label Content

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

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

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

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

Do Not Use (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

Allergy Alert: (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

Overdose Warning (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.

Other Information (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 (Inactive ingredients)

hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone k-30, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

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

Principal Display Panel (Principal display panel)

Stop Use and Ask A Doctor If (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

Keep Out of Reach of Children (Keep out of reach of children)

Keep out of reach of children

If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding, (If pregnant or breast-feeding,)

ask a health professional before use

Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet) (Active ingredient (in each caplet))

Acetaminophen USP, 500 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have (Ask a doctor before use if you have)

liver disease

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are (Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are)

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin


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