ACETAMINOPHEN- acetaminophen tablet 
NCS HealthCare of KY, Inc dba Vangard Labs

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Active Ingredient (in each caplet)

Acetaminophen 500mg

Purpose

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

Uses

for the temporary relief of 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. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

• more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount

• 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 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 Breastfeeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Overdose warning

Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In the 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.

Directions

Do not take more than directed.

Adults and children 12 years and over:

• take 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last

• do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours

• do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor

Children under 12 years: do not use adult Extra Strength product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and may cause liver damage.

Other information

• Do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing.

• store at room temperature

Inactive ingredients

Hypromellose, Polyollytone Glycol, Providone, Pregelantinized Starch, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Stearlic Acid.

Questions?

Adverse Drug Event call (800) 616-2471 

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ACETAMINOPHEN 
acetaminophen tablet
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0615-2542(NDC:0904-1983)
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
ACETAMINOPHEN (ACETAMINOPHEN) ACETAMINOPHEN500 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
HYPROMELLOSES 
AMMONIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE 
POVIDONE 
STARCH, CORN 
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO 
12-HYDROXYSTEARIC ACID 
Product Characteristics
ColorWHITEScoreno score
ShapeOVAL (Oblong) Size18mm
FlavorImprint Code GPI;45
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:0615-2542-3131 in 1 BLISTER PACK
2NDC:0615-2542-3930 in 1 BLISTER PACK
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34305/04/2011
Labeler - NCS HealthCare of KY, Inc dba Vangard Labs (050052943)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
NCS HealthCare of KY, Inc dba Vangard Labs050052943RELABEL(0615-2542), REPACK(0615-2542)

Revised: 08/2012
 
NCS HealthCare of KY, Inc dba Vangard Labs