Extra Strength Acetaminophen
FDA Label NDC 67046-027

Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions

Structured Product Label

The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Contract Pharmacy Services-pa for the product Extra Strength Acetaminophen (NDC 67046-027). 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 active ingredient (in each caplet), purpose, uses, warnings, do not use, ask a doctor before use if you, ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if, stop use and ask a doctor if, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.

Label Section Quick Index

Active Ingredient (In Each Caplet)

Acetaminophen Caplets, 500 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

  • temporarily reduces fever
  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
    • headache
    • muscular aches
    • the common cold
    • minor pain of arthritis
    • backache
    • toothache
    • premenstrual and menstrual cramps

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 8 tablets 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

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: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. 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

adults and children

12 years and over
  • take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
  • do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours
  • do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
do not use adult Extra Strength product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage

Other Information

store at 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F)

Inactive Ingredients

povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid

Questions Or Comments?

Distributed by: Marlex Pharmaceuticals, 50 McCullough Drive, New Castle, DE 19720, U.S.A.

call toll free 1-866-820-7381

Repackaged by:

Contract Pharmacy Services-PA
125 Titus Ave Suite 200
Warrington, PA 18976 USA

Original--08/2010--NJW

Package Label

500 mg Caplets

* Please review the disclaimer below.