Acetaminophen Gelcaps Active Ingredient (In Each Gelcap)
Acetaminophen USP, 500 mg
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Walgreen Co. for the product Acetaminophen Diphenhydramine Hcl (NDC 0363-9799). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.
This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding acetaminophen gelcaps active ingredient (in each gelcap), purpose, uses, liver warning, allergy alert, do not use, ask a doctor before use if you have, ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.
Acetaminophen USP, 500 mg
Pain reliever/fever reducer
■ 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
temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness
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
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
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.
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.
■ 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
■ with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
■ with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
■ in children under 12 years of age
■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
liver disease
■ liver disease
■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
■ glaucoma
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
■ taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
■ taking sedatives or tranquilizers
■ 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.
■ sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness.
■ 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.
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Keep out of the reach of children.
In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
■ do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
adults and children 12 years and over
■ take 2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last
■ do not take more than 6 gelcaps in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
■ do not take more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
children under 12 years
■ ask a doctor
■ do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
adults and children 12 years and over
■ take 2 gelcaps at bedtime
■ do not take more than 2 gelcaps of this product in 24 hours
children under 12 years
■ do not use
■ store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature
■ avoid high humidity
■ see end panel for lot number and expiration date
■ store between 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature.
■ see end panel for lot number and expiration date
ammonium hydroxide, black iron oxide, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C red#33, FD&C blue#1, FD&C red#40, FD&C yellow#6, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide.
colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D7C red#28, D&C yellow#10, FD7C blue#1, FD&C blue #2, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, isopropyl alcohol, microcrystalline cellulose, n-butyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin.
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Acetaminophen USP, 500 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl USP, 25 mg
Pain reliever
Nighttime sleep aid
■ drowsiness will occur
■ avoid alcoholic drinks
■ do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
ask a health professional before use.
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