FDA Label for Acetaminophen Extra Strength
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- DRUG FACTS
- PURPOSE
- USES
- WARNINGS
- DO NOT USE
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
- ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
- PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL 500 MG (24 GELCAPS CONTAINER LABEL)
- PACKAGE LABEL-PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL 500 MG (24 GELCAPS CONTAINER CARTON)
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
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
Symptoms may include:
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)
- 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
adults and children 12 years and over | |
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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