Active Ingredient
Acetaminophen 500mg
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Meijer Distribution Inc for the product Acetaminophen (NDC 79481-0780). 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, 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, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.
Acetaminophen 500mg
Pain reliever/Fever reducer
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
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
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 the reach of children
Overdose warning: In case of accidental 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.
do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
adults and children 12 years and over
■ take 2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms
■ 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
children under 12 years
■ ask a doctor
■ store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
■ avoid high humidity
■ see end panel for expiration date and lot number
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