Label: APAP- acetaminophen tablet

  • NDC Code(s): 54738-540-01, 54738-540-03
  • Packager: Richmond Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Drug Label Information

Updated October 30, 2017

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  • Active Ingredient

    (in each caplet)

    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. The maximum daily dose of this product is 6 caplets (3,000 mg) in 24 hours. 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 non prescription). 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 the 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
    • redness or swelling is present
    • new symptoms occur
    • 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. 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 over dose warning) adults & 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 take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
    • children under 12 years : ask a doctor
  • Other Information

    • store at 15-30 °C (59-86 °F)
  • Inactive Ingredients

    polyvinylpyrrolidone, pregelatinized corn starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

  • Questions or Comments

    call 804-270-4498, 8.30 am-4.30 pm ET, Monday - Friday

    TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC: 54738-540-01 ..100 APAP 500mg tabs

    IMG_4679

    NDC: 54738-540-03 ..1000 APAP 500mg tabs

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    APAP 
    acetaminophen tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:54738-540
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN500 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize12mm
    FlavorImprint Code AP;013
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:54738-540-01100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/01/2015
    2NDC:54738-540-031000 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product04/01/2015
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34304/01/2015
    Labeler - Richmond Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (043569607)
    Registrant - Advance Pharmaceutical Inc. (078301063)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Advance Pharmaceutical Inc.078301063manufacture(54738-540)