FDA Label for Acetaminophen
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- DRUG FACTS
- OTC - PURPOSE
- USES
- WARNINGS
- OTC - DO NOT USE
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
- OTC - STOP USE
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- OVERDOSAGE
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENT
- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
- OTHER
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Acetaminophen Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Cardinal Health. 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
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Otc - Purpose
Purpose
Pain Reliever/ Fever Reducer
Uses
Temporarily reduces fever and relieves minor aches and pains due to:
● headache
● muscular aches
● common cold
● toothache
● backache
● minor pain of arthritis
● premenstrual and menstrual cramps
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.
Otc - Do Not Use
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
Otc - Stop Use
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.
Overdosage
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 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last
● do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
● do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other Information
store at room temperature
Inactive Ingredient
Povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid
Questions Or Comments?
Call (800) 231-4670
Other
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Tylenol® Extra Strength.
DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017
www.myleader.com 1-800-200-6313
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Package Label.Principal Display Panel
LEADER TM
NDC 70000-0410-2
Extra Strength Acetaminophen
Tablets, 500 mg
Pain Reliever/ Fever Reducer
For Adults
Compare to Tylenol ® Extra Strength active ingredient*
100 Tablets
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