FDA Label for Acetaminophen Extra Strength

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Acetaminophen Extra Strength Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Kroger Company. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

Drug Facts



Active ingredient (in each gelcap)

Acetaminophen USP 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. 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 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: 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 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last
    • do not take more than 6 gelcaps 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
    ask a doctor


Other Information



  • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Avoid high humidity
  • do not use if carton is open. Do not use if printed foil seal under cap is torn or missing

Inactive Ingredients



ammonium hydroxide, black iron oxide, colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #3, FD&C red #40, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch (maize), propylene glycol, shellac glaze, sodium starch glycolate, talc and titanium dioxide.


Questions Or Comments?



1-800-632-6900

DO NOT USE WITH OTHER MEDICINES CONTAINING ACETAMINOPHEN

Distributed by: THE KROGER CO.
CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202
Made in India

Code: TS/DRUGS/16/2014


Package Label-Principal Display Panel 500 Mg (24 Gelcaps Container Label)



NDC 30142-068-07
Kroger® For Adults
Extra Strength
Acetaminophen
500 mg
Pain Reliever,
Fever Reducer
24
RAPID
RELEASE
GELCAPS
500 mg each





Package Label-Principal Display Panel 500 Mg (24 Gelcaps Container Carton)



COMPARE TO the active ingredient in EXTRA STRENGTH
TYLENOL® RAPID RELEASE GELS *See top panel
NDC 30142-068-07

Kroger® For Adults
Extra Strength
Acetaminophen
500 mg
Pain Reliever, Fever Reducer
DO NOT USE WITH OTHER MEDICINES CONTAINING ACETAMINOPHEN
actual
size
24
RAPID
RELEASE GELCAPS
500 mg each




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