Label: 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 March 31, 2017

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  • Active Ingredient

    (in each tablet)

    Acetaminophen, USP 325 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

  • Warnings

  • Liver warning

    This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 tablets (3,250 mg) in 24 hours for adults or 5 tablets (1,625 mg) in 24 hours for children. Severe liver damage may occur if

    ■ adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours

    ■ child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount

    ■ taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen

    ■ adult has 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 other inactive ingredients in this product

  • Ask a doctor before use if

    you have liver disease

  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

    the user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

  • Stop use and ask a doctor if

    ■ pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults

    ■ pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under 12 years

    ■ 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.

  • Directions

    ■ do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)

    adults and children 12 years and over

    ■ take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last

    ■ do not take more than 10 tablets in 24 hours

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

    children 6-11 years

    ■ take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last

    ■ do not take more than 5 tablets in 24 hours

    ■ do not take more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor

    children under 6 years

    ask a doctor

  • Other information

    ■ store between 20-25°C (68-77°F).

    ■ do not use if carton is opened or neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted is broken or missing

  • Inactive ingredients

    hydroxy propyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone k-30, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

  • Questions or comments?

    call 1-844-724-7347 Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    325 mg

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ACETAMINOPHEN 
    acetaminophen tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68016-655
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN325 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    STARCH, PREGELATINIZED CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    POVIDONE K30 (UNII: U725QWY32X)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 9XZ8H6N6OH)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize10mm
    FlavorImprint Code G323
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68016-655-10100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product02/25/2016
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34302/25/2016
    Labeler - Chain Drug Consortium, LLC (101668460)