Extra Strength

Extra Strength
SPL v6
SPL
SPL Set ID ac0e96d0-746e-fb42-e053-2a95a90a1957
Route
ORAL
Published
Effective Date 2022-12-12
Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

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

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Imprint: G;551 Shape: capsule Color: white Size: 17 mm Score: 1
Marketing Status
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2022-12-12

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

Directions

adults and children 12 years and over

■ take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last

■ do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

■ do not take 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.

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

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
  • avoid high humidity
  • See end panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive Ingredient

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

Questions Or Comments?

call 1-800-770-3183 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.

If Pregnant Or Breast Feeding

ask a health professional before use.

Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet)

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

Directions

adults and children 12 years and over

■ take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last

■ do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

■ do not take 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.

Liver Warning (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

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
  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). See USP controlled Room temperature
  • avoid high humidity
  • See end panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive Ingredient

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

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or Comments?)

call 1-800-770-3183 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM PST

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.

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

ask a health professional before use.

Active Ingredient (in Each Tablet) (Active ingredient (in each tablet))

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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