Label: EXTRA STRENGTH ACETAMINOPHEN tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

DISCLAIMER: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

Drug Label Information

Updated July 30, 2010

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  • DRUG FACTS

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)

    Acetaminophen Caplets, 500 mg

  • PURPOSE

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

  • USES

    • temporarily reduces fever
    • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
      1. headache
      2. muscular aches
      3. the common cold
      4. minor pain of arthritis
      5. backache
      6. toothache
      7. premenstrual and menstrual cramps
  • WARNINGS

    Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

    • more than 8 tablets 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 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

    adults and children

    12 years and over
    • take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
    • do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours
    • do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
    do not use adult Extra Strength product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage
  • OTHER INFORMATION

    store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid

  • QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

    Distributed by: Marlex Pharmaceuticals, 50 McCullough Drive, New Castle, DE 19720, U.S.A.

    call toll free 1-866-820-7381

    Repackaged by:

    Contract Pharmacy Services-PA
    125 Titus Ave Suite 200
    Warrington, PA 18976 USA

    Original--08/2010--NJW

  • Package Label

    500 mg Caplets

    500 mg Caplets

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EXTRA STRENGTH ACETAMINOPHEN 
    extra strength acetaminophen tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:67046-027(NDC:10135-144)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN500 mg
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScoreno score
    ShapeOVAL ((capsule-shaped)) Size17mm
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:67046-027-3030 in 1 BLISTER PACK
    2NDC:67046-027-6060 in 1 BLISTER PACK
    3NDC:67046-027-6260 in 1 BLISTER PACK
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34308/02/2010
    Labeler - Contract Pharmacy Services-PA (945429777)