Label: ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS, 500 MG EXTRA STRENGTH- acetaminophen tablet

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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Updated December 21, 2021

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  • Active ingredient (in each tablet)

    ACETAMINOPHEN 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

  • Warnings

    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.
    • you have ever had an allergic reaction to this productor any of its ingredients

    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.

    Do not use

    without consulting a physician

    Ask a physician before use

     if you have a sodium restricted diet due to multiple organ diseases

    Stop use and ask a physician

    If symptoms of heat cramps continue for more than 24 hours

    If pregnant or breast-feeding

    ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    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 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last
    • do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
    • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor

    Children under 12 years

    • ask a doctor

  • Other information

    • Store at room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F).
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    carnauba wax, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS, 500 MG   EXTRA STRENGTH
    acetaminophen tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70795-1200
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN500 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)  
    HYPROMELLOSE 2208 (100000 MPA.S) (UNII: VM7F0B23ZI)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 1000 (UNII: U076Q6Q621)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A CORN (UNII: AG9B65PV6B)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize18mm
    FlavorImprint Code 500
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:70795-1200-1100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/16/2020
    2NDC:70795-1200-2200 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product11/16/2020
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34311/16/2020
    Labeler - GRAXCELL PHARMACEUTICAL, LLC (056556923)