Acetaminophen Usp 500 Mg

Acetaminophen Usp 500 Mg
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SPL
SPL Set ID a30388fa-0d85-4eb3-babd-228170ebe96d
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2017-10-27
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Acetaminophen (500 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Hypromellose, Unspecified Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Povidone Starch, Pregelatinized Corn Sodium Starch Glycolate Type A Corn Stearic Acid Titanium Dioxide

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: AP;014 Shape: oval Color: white Size: 17 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL Active Since 2015-04-01

Description

(in each caplet) Acetaminophen 500 mg

Purpose

Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer


Medication Information

Purpose

Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer

Description

(in each caplet) Acetaminophen 500 mg

Uses

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

  • headache
  • muscular aches
  • backache
  • minor pain of arthritis
  • the common cold
  • toothache
  • premenstrual and menstrual cramps
  • temporarily reduces fever
Warnings

Liver warning: this product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 6 caplets (3,000 mg) in 24 hours. 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

do not use

  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non prescription). 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 the 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
  • redness or swelling is present
  • new symptoms occur
  • these could be signs of a serious condition.

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

Directions
  • Do not take more than directed (see over dose warning) adults & 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 take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years : ask a doctor
Active Ingredient

(in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Other Information
  • store at 15-30 °C (59-86 °F)
Inactive Ingredients

hypromellose, polyethylene glyocol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, pregelatinized corn starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Questions Or Comments

call 804-270-4498, 8.30 am-4.30 pm ET, Monday - Friday

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

Keep Out of Reach of Children.

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

Package Label.principal Display Panel

NDC: 54738-040-01 ..100 APAP 500mg tabs

NDC: 54738-040-03 ..1000 APAP 500mg tabs


Structured Label Content

Uses

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

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

Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer

Warnings

Liver warning: this product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 6 caplets (3,000 mg) in 24 hours. 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

do not use

  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non prescription). 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 the 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
  • redness or swelling is present
  • new symptoms occur
  • these could be signs of a serious condition.

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

Directions
  • Do not take more than directed (see over dose warning) adults & 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 take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years : ask a doctor
Active Ingredient

(in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Other Information
  • store at 15-30 °C (59-86 °F)
Inactive Ingredients

hypromellose, polyethylene glyocol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, pregelatinized corn starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, TITANIUM DIOXIDE

Questions Or Comments (Questions or Comments)

call 804-270-4498, 8.30 am-4.30 pm ET, Monday - Friday

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

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

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

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

NDC: 54738-040-01 ..100 APAP 500mg tabs

NDC: 54738-040-03 ..1000 APAP 500mg tabs


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