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SPL
SPL Set ID 0c66b05d-132d-4c79-abfe-415fd68bbb9c
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2025-08-12
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Acetaminophen (500 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Hypromellose 2910 (5 Mpa.s) Hypromellose 2910 (15 Mpa.s) Magnesium Stearate Microcrystalline Cellulose Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Povidone Starch, Corn Stearic Acid Talc Titanium Dioxide

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: S500 Shape: capsule Color: white Size: 17 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2025-08-12

Description

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/Fever reducer


Medication Information

Purpose

Pain reliever/Fever reducer

Description

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Uses:
  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
  • headache
  • muscular aches
  • backache
  • minor pain from arthritis
  • the common cold 
  • toothache 
  • temporarily reduces fever
  • premenstrual and menstrual cramps
Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 6 caplets (3000 mg) in 24 hours. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 4000 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.

Directions
  • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over:
  • take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last
  • do not take mote than 6 caplets in 24 hours
  • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years of age: 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.
Other Information
  • store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)
  • read all product information before using
Inactive Ingredients

Pregelatinized Starch, Povidone, Stearic Acid powder, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Hypromellose 5 & 15, Polyethylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Talc

Questions Or Comments?

Call +1 848-235-5293 Mon - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM EST

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.

Overdose warning: Taking more than recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Active Ingredient (in Each Caplet)

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have

liver disease

Package Label.principal Display Panel

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:
  • headache
  • muscular aches
  • backache
  • minor pain from arthritis
  • the common cold 
  • toothache 
  • temporarily reduces fever
  • premenstrual and menstrual cramps
Purpose

Pain reliever/Fever reducer

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 6 caplets (3000 mg) in 24 hours. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 4000 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.

Directions
  • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over:
  • take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last
  • do not take mote than 6 caplets in 24 hours
  • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years of age: do not use
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.
Other Information (Other information)
  • store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)
  • read all product information before using
Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

Pregelatinized Starch, Povidone, Stearic Acid powder, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Hypromellose 5 & 15, Polyethylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Talc

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

Call +1 848-235-5293 Mon - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM EST

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.

If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding, (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: Taking more than recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

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

Acetaminophen 500 mg

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

liver disease

Package Label.principal Display Panel (PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL)

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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