426_328_012 - Acetaminophen 500mg

426_328_012 - Acetaminophen 500mg
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SPL
SPL Set ID 0f72be92-fac0-4be4-87a3-3f20f0f01db5
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2021-05-17
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Acetaminophen (500 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Hypromellose, Unspecified Povidone K30 Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Stearic Acid Sodium Starch Glycolate Type A Potato

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: G551 Shape: capsule Color: white Size: 18 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2014-12-17

Description

Acetaminophen 500mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer


Medication Information

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Description

Acetaminophen 500mg

Use(s)

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
Storage

store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 4,000mg 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.

Questions

Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm EST

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 8 caplets 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

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
  • do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
Active Ingredient(s)

Acetaminophen 500mg

Inactive Ingredients

corn starch*, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch,

purified water*, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide*

*may contain these ingredients

Pregnancy/breastfeeding

ask a health professional before use.

Principal Display Panel

Pain Relief


Ask A Doctor Before Use If

you have liver disease.

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

Overdose warning: 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.

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If

you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin


Structured Label Content

Use(s)

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

Storage

store between 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 4,000mg 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.

Questions

Call 1-888-952-0050 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm EST

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 8 caplets 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

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)
  • do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing
Active Ingredient(s) (Active ingredient(s))

Acetaminophen 500mg

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

corn starch*, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch,

purified water*, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide*

*may contain these ingredients

Pregnancy/breastfeeding (Pregnancy/Breastfeeding)

ask a health professional before use.

Principal Display Panel

Pain Relief


Ask A Doctor Before Use If (Ask a doctor before use if)

you have liver disease.

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)

Overdose warning: 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.

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

you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin


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