Label: ACETAMINOPHEN tablet

  • NDC Code(s): 21130-356-10, 21130-356-21, 21130-356-24
  • Packager: BETTER LIVING BRANDS LLC.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated December 18, 2023

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  • Active ingredient (in each gelcap)

    Acetaminophen USP, 500 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

  • 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

  • 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 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 the reach of children.

    Keep out of the reach of children.

  • Overdose warning

    In case of accidental 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 (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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Questions or comments?

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

  • PDP

    APAP 500mgAPAP 500mgAPAP 500mg

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ACETAMINOPHEN 
    acetaminophen tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:21130-356
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN500 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
    FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)  
    POVIDONE K30 (UNII: U725QWY32X)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
    FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (UNII: ND2M416302)  
    BUTYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 8PJ61P6TS3)  
    FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE (UNII: XM0M87F357)  
    HYPROMELLOSE 2910 (3 MPA.S) (UNII: 0VUT3PMY82)  
    FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW (UNII: EX438O2MRT)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW) (UNII: RFW2ET671P)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    AMMONIA (UNII: 5138Q19F1X)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorgray (gray (Encapsulated with red opaque and blue gray opaque hard gelatin shells)) Scoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize19mm
    FlavorImprint Code G1
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:21130-356-10100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/08/2022
    2NDC:21130-356-2424 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/05/2023
    3NDC:21130-356-21225 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product09/05/2023
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01312/08/2022
    Labeler - BETTER LIVING BRANDS LLC. (009137209)