Label: ACETAMINOPHEN tablet

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

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  • Active Ingredients (in each tablet)


    Acetaminophen 500mg


  • Purpose

    Pain Reliever/fever reducer

  • 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 maxium 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

    • new symptoms occur
    • redness or swelling is present
    • pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
    • fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days

    These could be sign of a serious condition

    If pregnant or breast-feeding

    ask a health professional before use.

    Keep out of reach of children.

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    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.  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 house as needed
    • do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours
    • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor


    children under 12 years
    		do not use this adult Extra Strength product in children under 6 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage

  • Other Information

    • do not use if imprinted safety seal under cap is broken or missing.
    • Store at 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F)
    • see end panel for lot number and expiration date
  • Inactive Ingredients

    benzalkonium chloride, boric acid, edetate disodium, purified water, sodium borate, and sodium chloride

  • Uses

    temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

    • headache
    • muscular aches
    • backache
    • arthritis
    • the common cold
    • toothache
    • mentrual cramps
    • temporarily reduces fever
  • Package label

    Non-Aspirin Pain Relief Extra Strength 40 caplatesimage of carton label

  • Package Label

    Non-Aspirin Pain Relief Extra Strength 40 tablets

    image description

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ACETAMINOPHEN 
    acetaminophen tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:67510-0153
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN500 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ICODEXTRIN (UNII: 2NX48Z0A9G)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)  
    HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (UNII: RFW2ET671P)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize13mm
    FlavorImprint Code A500
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:67510-0153-61 in 1 BOX
    150 in 1 BOTTLE
    2NDC:67510-0153-41 in 1 BOX
    240 in 1 BOTTLE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34308/11/2011
    ACETAMINOPHEN 
    acetaminophen tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:67510-0152
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN500 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ICODEXTRIN (UNII: 2NX48Z0A9G)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: DIQ16UC154)  
    HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (UNII: RFW2ET671P)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize17mm
    FlavorImprint Code A500
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:67510-0152-71 in 1 BOX
    140 in 1 BOTTLE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34308/11/2011
    Labeler - Kareway Product, Inc. (121840057)
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