Label: ACETAMINOPHEN- pain reliever tablet

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated March 15, 2023

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT


    Active ingredient (in each tablet)
    Acetaminophen 500 mg

  • PURPOSE

    Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Uses
    For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with

    • headache
    • muscular aches
    • minor arthritis pain
    • common cold
    • toothache
    • menstrual cramps

    For the reduction of fever.

  • WARNINGS

    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

    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.

  • STOP USE

    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.

    • for more than 10 days for pain unless directed by a doctor
    • for more than 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor

    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 using and ask a doctor if

    • symptoms do not improve
    • new symptoms occur
    • pain or fever persists or gets worse
    • redness or swelling is present

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    Directions

    • do not use more than directed

    Adults and children: (12 years and older) Take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours.

    Children under 12 years: Do not give to children under 12 years of age

  • OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

    Other information

    • store at room temperature 59º-86ºF (15º-30ºC)
    • tamper-evident sealed packets
    • do not use any opened or torn packets

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients
    corn starch, hypromellose, maltodextrin*, microcrystalline cellulose*, polyethylene glycol, povidone*, pregelatinized starch*, sodium starch glycolate*, stearic acid, titanium dioxide*.
    * may contain

  • QUESTIONS

    Questions or comments? 1-800-777-4908

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC# 68599-4681-3

    McKesson

    Acetaminophen Tablets 500mg

    Non-Aspirin

    Used to reduce fever / Temporarily relieves aches and pains

    2 per Pack / 250 packs per Box

    MFR# 82468

    82468 each82468 box82468 case

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ACETAMINOPHEN 
    pain reliever tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:68599-4681
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN0.5 g  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    GLYCOLIC ACID (UNII: 0WT12SX38S)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScorescore with uneven pieces
    ShapeROUNDSize12mm
    FlavorImprint Code FR;33
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:68599-4681-30.5 g in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product01/30/2020
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34301/30/2020
    Labeler - McKesson (023904428)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Medique Products086911794pack(68599-4681)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Allegaint Health079501930manufacture(68599-4681)