Label: ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS, 500 MG EXTRA STRENGTH- 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 February 8, 2016

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    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient (in each caplet)

    Acetaminophen 500 mg

  • Purpose

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

  • Use

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

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

    • skin reddening 
    • blisters
    • rash

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

    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

    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

    • 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.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    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. (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: do not use
  • Other information

    • store between 20-25˚C (68-77˚F)
    • do not use if pouch is torn or open
    • see side panel for lot number and expiration date
  • Inactive ingredients

    hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose , pregelatinized starch, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl pyrrolidinone, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide

  • Questions or comments?

    1-888-705-WECARE (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST) or www.wecaredistributor.com

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 25 Pouch Box

    See New Warnings Information & Directions

    Compate to the Active Ingredients in
    Tylenol® Extra Strength *

    Acetaminophen Tablets, 500 mg
    Pain Reliever - Fever Reducer

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 50 Pouch Box

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS, 500 MG EXTRA STRENGTH 
    acetaminophen tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70005-006
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Acetaminophen (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (Acetaminophen - UNII:362O9ITL9D) Acetaminophen500 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    STARCH, PREGELATINIZED CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeCAPSULESize18mm
    FlavorImprint Code BH
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:70005-006-5050 in 1 BOX
    12 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:70005-006-2525 in 1 BOX
    22 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:70005-006-022 in 1 POUCH
    32 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34302/08/2016
    Labeler - We Care Distributors Inc. (079832998)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Elysium Pharmaceutical Ltd.915664486manufacture(70005-006)