Acetaminophen 500mg

SPL v8

SPL

SPL Set ID b8a855ae-c0a3-0b05-e053-2a95a90ac8a8

Route

ORAL

Published

Effective Date 2021-10-15

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

Acetaminophen (500 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

Sodium Starch Glycolate Type A Potato Stearic Acid Polyethylene Glycol, Unspecified Starch, Corn Povidone Hypromellose, Unspecified

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance

Imprint: G;551 Shape: oval Color: white Size: 17 mm

Marketing Status

OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG Active Since 2021-10-15

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

Section 51945-4

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 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

■ do not use 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

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 4,000 mg 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away. Promt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Active Ingredient

Acetaminophen, USP 500 mg

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 Ingredients

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

Questions Or Comments?

call 1-877-770-3183 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM PST.

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.

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

Section 51945-4 (51945-4)

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

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 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

■ do not use 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

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 4,000 mg 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)

Active Ingredient (Active ingredient)

Acetaminophen, USP 500 mg

Other Information (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 Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

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

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

call 1-877-770-3183 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM PST.

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.

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

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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