Label: ACETAMINOPHEN EXTRA STRENGTH- acetaminophen tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Drug Label Information

Updated September 24, 2012

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  • *Compared to the active ingredient in Extra Strength Tylenol®

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    (in each tablet)

    Acetaminophen 500 mg

  • PURPOSES

    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 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

    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

    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 the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and may cause liver damage.
  • OTHER INFORMATION

    • Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
    • Use by expiration date on package
  • INACTIVE INGREDEINTS

    Povidone, Pregelatinized Starch, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Stearic Acid

    Questions? To report a Serious Adverse Event contact 1-877-835-5472.

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Products Co., owners of the registered trademark Tylenol®.

    Distributed by:

    Amneal Pharmaceuticals

    104 Hippocrates Way,

    Glasgow, KY 42141

    Rev. 11/2009



    Additional barcode labeling by:
    Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Tulsa, Oklahoma      74146

  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL


    Acetaminophen
    Caplets

    Extra Strength

    500 mg

    NDC 54868-3832-1

    image of 500 mg package label

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children.

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ACETAMINOPHEN  EXTRA STRENGTH
    acetaminophen tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:54868-3832(NDC:65162-607)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN500 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize6mm
    FlavorImprint Code GPI;A5
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:54868-3832-01000 in 1 BOTTLE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34310/24/2002
    Labeler - Physicians Total Care, Inc. (194123980)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Physicians Total Care, Inc.194123980relabel(54868-3832)