Label: EQUATE PAIN RELIEVER- acetaminophen tablet, film coated

  • NDC Code(s): 79903-174-25, 79903-174-50
  • Packager: WALMART INC.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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Updated October 4, 2023

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  • Active ingredient (in each caplet)

    Acetaminophen 500 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

  • Uses

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    temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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    the common cold
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    headache
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    backache
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    minor pain of arthritis
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    toothache
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    muscular aches
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    premenstrual and menstrual cramps
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    temporarily reduces fever
  • Warnings

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

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    more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
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    with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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    3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

    Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

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    skin reddening
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    blisters
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    rash

    If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

    Do not use

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    with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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    if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or 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

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    pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
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    fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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    new symptoms occur
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    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

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    do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)

    Adults and children 12 years and over:

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    take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last
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    do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
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    do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor

    Children under 12 years: ask a doctor

  • Inactive ingredients

    carnauba wax, corn starch*, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate*, stearic acid *may contain one or more of these ingredients

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    equate™

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    EXTRA STRENGTH

    Pain Reliever

    Acetaminophen 500 mg

    Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

    For Adults

    DO NOT USE WITH OTHER MEDICINES CONTAINING ACETAMINOPHEN

    Actual Size

    500 mg EACH

    250 CAPLETS

    pain reliever-image
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    EQUATE PAIN RELIEVER 
    acetaminophen tablet, film coated
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:79903-174
    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)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize18mm
    FlavorImprint Code L24K
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:79903-174-25250 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/11/2023
    2NDC:79903-174-502 in 1 PACKAGE01/11/2023
    2250 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01301/11/2023
    Labeler - WALMART INC. (051957769)
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