FDA Label for Acetaminophen Extra Strength

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Acetaminophen Extra Strength Product Label

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Drug Facts



Active ingredient (in each gelcap)

Acetaminophen USP 500 mg


Purpose



Pain reliever/fever reducer


Uses



  • 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

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.


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: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
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 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last
    • 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


Other Information



  • store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Avoid high humidity
  • Do not use if printed foil seal under cap is torn or missing

Inactive Ingredients



ammonium hydroxide, black iron oxide, colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #3, FD&C red #40, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, pregelatinized starch (maize), propylene glycol, shellac glaze, sodium starch glycolate, talc and titanium dioxide.


Questions Or Comments?



call 1-888-287-1915

DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc.,
Bentonville, AR 72716

PRODUCT OF INDIA


Package Label-Principal Display Panel 500 Mg (225 Gelcaps Container Label)



equate

NDC 79903-268-23

Compare to
Extra Strength
Tylenol® Rapid
Release Gels
active
ingredient*

EXTRA STRENGTH
Pain Reliever
Acetaminophen
500 mg

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

THIS PACKAGE IS FOR HOUSEHOLDS
WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN


500
mg                        225
EACH                 GELCAPS
    





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