FDA Label for Acetaminophen
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT
- OTC - PURPOSE
- INDICATIONS & USAGE
- 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
- DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
- STORAGE AND HANDLING
- INACTIVE INGREDIENT
- OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
- HOW SUPPLIED
- PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Acetaminophen Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Bryant Ranch Prepack. 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.
Otc - Active Ingredient
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 650 mg
Otc - Purpose
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Indications & Usage
Uses
For Arthritis Pain
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- minor pain of arthritis
- muscular aches
- backache
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- the common cold
- headache
- toothache
- muscular aches
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- toothache
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- headache
- the common cold
temporarily reduces fever
For Muscle Aches & Pains
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Warnings
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.
- 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.
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 using 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.
Dosage & Administration
Directions
For Arthritis Pain
Do not take more than directed. See overdose warning
adults:
- 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
- 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
under 18 years of age: ask a doctor
For Muscle Aches & Pains
Do not take more than directed. See overdose warning
adults and children 12 years and over:
children under 12 years: do not use
Storage And Handling
Other information
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- The FDA approved Dissolution methods differ from USP
Inactive Ingredient
Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide, triacetin
Other Safety Information
Questions or comments?
Call 1-877-290-4008
How Supplied
NDC: 71335-9746-7: 20 Tablets in a BOTTLE
NDC: 71335-9746-1: 30 Tablets in a BOTTLE
NDC: 71335-9746-2: 100 Tablets in a BOTTLE
NDC: 71335-9746-3: 50 Tablets in a BOTTLE
NDC: 71335-9746-4: 60 Tablets in a BOTTLE
NDC: 71335-9746-6: 19 Tablets in a BOTTLE
NDC: 71335-9746-5: 120 Tablets in a BOTTLE
Package Label.Principal Display Panel
Acetaminophen ER 650 mg Tablet
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