FDA Label for Acetaminophen

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Acetaminophen Product Label

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Drug Facts

DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.
200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015


Active Ingredient (In Each Caplet)



Acetaminophen 500 mg


Purpose



Pain reliever/fever reducer


Uses



  • 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

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

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.


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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.

Otc - Ask Doctor



Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease


Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist



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.


Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding



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


Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children



Keep out of reach of children.


Overdose Warning



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


Directions



Do not take more than directed.

SEE OVERDOSE WARNING.

adults & children 12 years of age and over
  • take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last
  • do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by doctor
  • do not take more than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor
children under 12 years of age
  • ask a doctor

Other Information



  • store at room temperature between 20-25° C (68-77° F)
  • avoid excessive heat, cold and humidity
  • close cap tightly after use

Inactive Ingredients



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


Questions Or Comments?



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Walgreens

Compare to Tylenol® Extra Strength
Caplets active ingredient††

Pain Reliever
ACETAMINOPHEN 500 mg / PAIN RELIEVER / FEVER REDUCER

EXTRA STRENGTH
CAPLETS

30 CAPLETS

ACTUAL SIZE


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