acetaminophen ACETAMINOPHEN MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS FDA Approved Uses • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: • headache • muscular aches • backache • toothache • minor pain of arthritis • the common cold • premenstrual and menstrual cramps • temporarily reduces fever

Drug Facts

Composition & Profile

Active Ingredients
Active ingredient (in each caplet) Acetaminophen 500 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients carnauba wax corn starch* croscarmellose sodium* hypromellose polyethylene glycol povidone pregelatinized starch sodium starch glycolate* stearic acid *may contain one or more of these ingredients
Strengths
500 mg
Treats Conditions
Uses Temporarily Relieves Minor Aches And Pains Due To Headache Muscular Aches Backache Toothache Minor Pain Of Arthritis The Common Cold Premenstrual And Menstrual Cramps Temporarily Reduces Fever
Pill Appearance
Shape: oval Color: white Imprint: L484

Identifiers & Packaging

Container Type BOTTLE
UNII
362O9ITL9D
Packaging

Principal Display Panel MAJOR ® EXTRA STRENGTH Acetaminophen PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER ASPIRIN FREE FOR ADULTS DO NOT USE WITH OTHER MEDICINES CONTAINING ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS Compare to the active ingredient in Extra Strength Tylenol ® Caplets 100 Caplets 500 mg. Each MAJOR ACETAMINOPHEN CONTAINER IMAGE

Package Descriptions
  • Principal Display Panel MAJOR ® EXTRA STRENGTH Acetaminophen PAIN RELIEVER/FEVER REDUCER ASPIRIN FREE FOR ADULTS DO NOT USE WITH OTHER MEDICINES CONTAINING ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS Compare to the active ingredient in Extra Strength Tylenol ® Caplets 100 Caplets 500 mg. Each MAJOR ACETAMINOPHEN CONTAINER IMAGE

Overview

Uses • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: • headache • muscular aches • backache • toothache • minor pain of arthritis • the common cold • premenstrual and menstrual cramps • temporarily reduces fever

Indications & Usage

Uses • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: • headache • muscular aches • backache • toothache • minor pain of arthritis • the common cold • 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 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

Warnings & Precautions
Warnings 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. 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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients 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 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. Keep out of reach of children. 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.
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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

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 reach of children. 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.

Questions

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