FDA Label for Acetaminophen
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- OTHER
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH CAPLET)
- PURPOSE
- USES
- LIVER WARNING
- DO NOT USE
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- OVERDOSE WARNING
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS?
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 650 MG CAPLET BOTTLE CARTON
Acetaminophen Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product The 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.
Other
Drug Facts
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.
DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO.
CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202
Active Ingredient (In Each Caplet)
Acetaminophen USP, 650 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- muscular aches
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- toothache
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- headache
- the common cold
- temporarily reduces fever
Liver Warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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.
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 (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 caplets every 8 hours with water
- swallow whole; do not crush, chew, split or dissolve
- do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours
- do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
- do not use
adults and children 12 years and over | |
children under 12 years |
Other Information
- store at 20 - 25° C (68 - 77° F). Avoid excessive heat 40° C (104° F).
- see end panel for batch number and expiration date
- TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING FROM BOTTLE.
Inactive Ingredients
crospovidone, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Questions?
call 1-800-406-7984
Principal Display Panel - 650 Mg Caplet Bottle Carton
COMPARE TO the active ingredient of
TYLENOL® 8HR *See side panel
NDC 30142-968-01
Kroger®
USE ONLY AS DIRECTED
OUR PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED
8 Hour Pain Relief†
Acetaminophen
Extended-Release
Tablets USP, 650 mg
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
†For up to 8 Hour Relief of Minor Muscle Aches & Pain
EASY TO
OPEN
BOTTLE
actual
size
100 CAPLETS**
**capsule-shaped tablets
DO NOT USE WITH OTHER MEDICINES
CONTAINING ACETAMINOPHEN
* Please review the disclaimer below.