Pain Relief

Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy
Effective date
2019-10-22
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
3
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 00:06:24

Label at a glance#

ProductPain Relief Extra Strength
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN
Label structure10 sections

Indications and 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

Dosage and administration

do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) do not take more then 4 doses in any 24 hours period measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device mL=milliliter keep dosing cup with product adults and children 12 years and over 30 mL every 6 hours while symptoms last do not take more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years: do not use 

Storage and handling

each 15 mL contains :sodium 6 mg  store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF) do not refrigerate protect from light

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each 15 mL)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • 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

WARNINGS SECTION

Liver warning:  This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 90 mL (6 tbsp) (3,000 mg) in 24 hours. 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 ever 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

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • 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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

liver disease.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts for 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,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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 (1-800-222-1222) immediately. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
  • do not take more then 4 doses in any 24 hours period
  • measure only with dosing cup provided. Do not use any other dosing device
  • mL=milliliter
  • keep dosing cup with product
  • adults and children 12 years and over
    • 30 mL every 6 hours while symptoms last
    • do not take more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: do not use 

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each 15 mL contains:sodium 6 mg 
  • store between 20-25ºC (68-77ºF) do not refrigerate
  • protect from light

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

citric acid, D&C red 33, FD&C red 40, flavors, high fructose corn syrup, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sorbitol

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Extra Strength

Pain Relief

Acetaminophen, 500 mg

Pain reliever, fever reducer

for ages 12 and over

Cherry flavor

Adult Rapid Burst

Adult Liquid

Compare to the active ingredient in Tylenol® Extra Strength Acetaminophen*

Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

CVS.com

1-800-SHOP CVS

FL OZ (mL)

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SAFETY SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals, distributor of Tylenol® Extra Strength Acetaminophen.

Product Label

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVS Extra Strength Pain Relief
CVS Extra Strength Pain Relief

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
ACETAMINOPHENACTIVE INGREDIENT362O9ITL9D1
ACETAMINOPHENACTIVE MOIETY362O9ITL9D1
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDINACTIVE INGREDIENTXF417D3PSL1
D&C RED NO. 33INACTIVE INGREDIENT9DBA0SBB0L1
FD&C RED NO. 40INACTIVE INGREDIENTWZB9127XOA1
HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUPINACTIVE INGREDIENTXY6UN3QB6S1
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLSINACTIVE INGREDIENT3WJQ0SDW1A1
PROPYLENE GLYCOLINACTIVE INGREDIENT6DC9Q167V31
SACCHARIN SODIUMINACTIVE INGREDIENTSB8ZUX40TY1
SODIUM BENZOATEINACTIVE INGREDIENTOJ245FE5EU1
SORBITOLINACTIVE INGREDIENT506T60A25R1
WATERINACTIVE INGREDIENT059QF0KO0R1

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
59779-87259779-872-08

Ingredients#

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Inactive ingredient matches#

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FD&C RED NO. 40FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOATABLET, FILM COATED / ORAL2.5 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3SUSPENSION/ DROPS / TOPICAL0.75 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
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ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLINJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAMUSCULAR25 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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SODIUM BENZOATESODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUTABLET, COATED / ORAL0.2 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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SACCHARIN SODIUMSACCHARIN SODIUMSB8ZUX40TYELIXIR / ORAL15 mg/5mlExact identifier — unii candidate
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PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3INJECTION, SOLUTION / SUBCUTANEOUS1.4 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
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FD&C RED NO. 40FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOATABLET / BUCCAL0.01 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
28 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3SPONGE / TOPICAL40 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
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ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLINJECTION, SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS772 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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FD&C RED NO. 40FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOASYRUP / ORAL3 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
28 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOATABLET, COATED / ORAL0.1 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION / INTRAVENOUS63.4 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
SACCHARIN SODIUMSACCHARIN SODIUMSB8ZUX40TYTABLET / ORAL43 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3TABLET, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL36 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3SOLUTION / ORAL22602 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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FD&C RED NO. 40FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOATABLET / SUBLINGUALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
28 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL8 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLINJECTION, SOLUTION / SUBCUTANEOUS25 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
61 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL9 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
SODIUM BENZOATESODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUTABLET / ORAL30 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
35 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3AEROSOL, METERED / RECTALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
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SACCHARIN SODIUMSACCHARIN SODIUMSB8ZUX40TYWAFER / ORAL8 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
34 equally ranked IID candidates
SODIUM BENZOATESODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUCONCENTRATE / ORAL20 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
35 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOASUSPENSION/ DROPS / ORAL1 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
28 equally ranked IID candidates
SODIUM BENZOATESODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUTABLET, FILM COATED / ORAL1 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
35 equally ranked IID candidates
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLSUSPENSION / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)1 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
61 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3GEL / OPHTHALMIC0.44 %w/wExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
SACCHARIN SODIUMSACCHARIN SODIUMSB8ZUX40TYCAPSULE / ORAL24 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
34 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOLSORBITOL506T60A25RSUSPENSION / RECTAL46.18 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
44 equally ranked IID candidates
FD&C RED NO. 40FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOAELIXIR / ORAL12.5 mg/5mlExact identifier — unii candidate
28 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE / ORAL1.7 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
SORBITOLSORBITOL506T60A25RSYRUP / ORAL4370 mg/5mlExact identifier — unii candidate
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SACCHARIN SODIUMSACCHARIN SODIUMSB8ZUX40TYCONCENTRATE / ORAL6 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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PROPYLENE GLYCOLPROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3SUSPENSION / OPHTHALMIC0.6 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
81 equally ranked IID candidates
SACCHARIN SODIUMSACCHARIN SODIUMSB8ZUX40TYSOLUTION / RECTAL665 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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SACCHARIN SODIUMSACCHARIN SODIUMSB8ZUX40TYPOWDER, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL85 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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SORBITOLSORBITOL506T60A25RSOLUTION/ DROPS / OPHTHALMIC0.25 %w/vExact identifier — unii candidate
44 equally ranked IID candidates
SODIUM BENZOATESODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUFILM / BUCCAL1 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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FD&C RED NO. 40FD&C RED NO. 40WZB9127XOACONCENTRATE / ORAL0.04 mg/1mlExact identifier — unii candidate
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ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLLOTION / TOPICAL211 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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D&C RED NO. 33D&C RED NO. 339DBA0SBB0LCAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED / ORAL0.01 mgExact identifier — unii candidate
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SODIUM BENZOATESODIUM BENZOATEOJ245FE5EUTABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORALNAExact identifier — unii candidate
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