Label: KIRKLAND SIGNATURE ACETAMINOPHEN ADULT EXTRA STRENGTH- acetaminophen tablet

  • NDC Code(s): 63981-700-00, 63981-700-90
  • Packager: Costco Wholesale Company
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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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
  • Other information

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    store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
  • Inactive ingredients

    carnauba wax, corn starch*, croscarmellose sodium*, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate*, stearic acid

    *may contain one or more of these ingredients

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-719-9260

  • Principal Display Panel

    KIRKLAND Signature

    COMPARE TO EXTRA STRENGTH TYLENOL®

    active ingredient

    EXTRA STRENGTH ACETAMINOPHEN

    Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

    Actual Size

    For Adults

    Easy to Swallow

    500 CAPLETS-500 mg

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    KIRKLAND SIGNATURE ACETAMINOPHEN  ADULT EXTRA STRENGTH
    acetaminophen tablet
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63981-700
    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)  
    CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScoreno score
    ShapeOVALSize16mm
    FlavorImprint Code L484
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63981-700-90500 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/03/2009
    2NDC:63981-700-0010 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product02/14/202002/14/2020
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01306/03/2009
    Labeler - Costco Wholesale Company (103391843)
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