Acetaminophen ACETAMINOPHEN CVS PHARMACY, INC FDA Approved 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

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Active Ingredients
Active ingredient (in each Gelcap) Acetaminophen USP 500 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients ammonium hydroxide black iron oxide colloidal silicon dioxide croscarmellose sodium D&C red #33 FD&C blue #1 FD&C red #40 FD&C yellow #6 gelatin hydroxypropyl cellulose hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose hypromellose iron oxide red isopropyl alcohol n-butyl alcohol polyethylene glycol povidone pregelatinized starch propylene glycol shellac glaze stearic acid titanium dioxide yellow iron oxide
Strengths
500 mg
Treats Conditions
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
Pill Appearance
Shape: oval Color: gray Imprint: G1

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type UNKNOWN
UNII
362O9ITL9D
Packaging

Principal Display Panel 150ct 50ct 100ct 225ct

Package Descriptions
  • Principal Display Panel 150ct 50ct 100ct 225ct

Overview

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

Indications & Usage

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

Dosage & Administration

Directions ■ do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over ■ take 2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last ■ do not take more than 6 gelcaps 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

Warnings & Precautions
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. 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.
Purpose

Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer

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

Stop Use & Ask a Doctor

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 the reach of children. Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage & Handling

Other information ■ store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature ■ avoid high humidity ■ see end panel for expiration date and lot number

Questions

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