Drug Facts

Drug Facts
SPL v2
SPL
SPL Set ID 80a699b9-bf5c-4765-9e20-ccbc7e3ace7a
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2024-08-23
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Acetaminophen (500 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Sodium Starch Glycolate Type A Corn Stearic Acid Povidone Starch, Corn

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: M2A4;57344 Shape: oval Color: white Size: 17 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2024-08-23

Description

Acteminophen 500 mg


Medication Information

Warnings and Precautions

Liver Warning:This product contains acetaminophen. 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.

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 haveliver disease

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if youare taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

-Pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days

-Fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days

-New symptoms occur

-Redness or swelling is present

These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant of breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.

Indications and Usage

Temporary relieves minor aches and pains due to: the common cold, headache, toothache, muscular aches, backache, minor pains of arthritis, and menstrual and premenstrual cramps

Temporarily reduces fever.

Dosage and Administration

​Do not take more than directed (see overdose warnings)

Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last. 

Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor.

Do not use more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor.

Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Description

Acteminophen 500 mg

Section 50565-1

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or 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 of symptoms.

Section 51727-6

povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

Section 51945-4

Section 55105-1

Pain reliever / Fever reducer

Section 55106-9

Acteminophen 500 mg


Structured Label Content

Indications and Usage (34067-9)

Temporary relieves minor aches and pains due to: the common cold, headache, toothache, muscular aches, backache, minor pains of arthritis, and menstrual and premenstrual cramps

Temporarily reduces fever.

Dosage and Administration (34068-7)

​Do not take more than directed (see overdose warnings)

Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last. 

Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor.

Do not use more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor.

Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Warnings and Precautions (34071-1)

Liver Warning:This product contains acetaminophen. 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.

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 haveliver disease

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if youare taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

-Pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days

-Fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days

-New symptoms occur

-Redness or swelling is present

These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant of breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.

Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or 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 of symptoms.

Section 51727-6 (51727-6)

povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

Section 51945-4 (51945-4)

Section 55105-1 (55105-1)

Pain reliever / Fever reducer

Section 55106-9 (55106-9)

Acteminophen 500 mg


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