Acetaminophen

Manufacturer
Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Effective date
2015-05-01
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
3
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-02 01:32:03

Label at a glance#

ProductAcetaminophen
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache muscular aches backache arthritis the common cold toothache menstrual cramps reduces fever

Dosage and administration

Do not exceed recommended dosage. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) can cause serious health problems, including liver damage. adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 6 hours; do not exceed 8 teaspoonfuls (40 mL) in 24 hours not recommended for children under the age of 12: this adult strength product will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose), an...

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)
Acetaminophen, USP 160 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
  • arthritis
  • the common cold
  • toothache
  • menstrual cramps
  • reduces fever

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Liver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

  • more than 8 teaspoonfuls (40 mL) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount.
  • any other drug containing acetaminophen.
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.

Ask a doctor before use

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

if you have health issues especially liver disease.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

if you are taking other drugs, including the blood thinner warfarin.

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • with any other product containing acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription). 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.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • new symptoms occur such as rash, hives, itching or hoarseness
  • redness or swelling is present
  • pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days

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

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Overdose Warnings: 

OVERDOSAGE SECTION

Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) can cause serious health problems, including liver damage.

  • adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL) every 6 hours; do not exceed 8 teaspoonfuls (40 mL) in 24 hours
  • not recommended for children under the age of 12: this adult strength product will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose), and may cause liver damage

Other Information

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Store at controlled room temperature, 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). This product contains 8 mg of sodium per teaspoonful (5 mL).

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

cherry flavor, citric acid, FD and C Blue #1, FD and C Red #40, glycerin, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sodium saccharin.

Questions?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-877-250-3427 M-F (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST), or directly to Medwatch at 1-800-332-1088.

Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.

See New Warnings Information

Tamper evident by foil seal under cap.
Do not use if foil seal is broken or missing.

Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

Distributed by:
Method Pharmaceutical, LLC
Arlington, TX 76006

Rev. 05/15

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 58657-520-16
Acetaminophen Liquid
160 mg/5 Ml
Adult Liquid
Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer
Sugar Free / Alcohol Free
Aspirin Free
CHERRY FLAVOR
16 fl oz (473 mL)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 58657-520-16 Acetaminophen Liquid 160 mg/5 Ml Adult Liquid Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer Sugar Free / Alcohol Free Aspirin Free CHERRY FLAVOR 16 fl o...PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 58657-520-16 Acetaminophen Liquid 160 mg/5 Ml Adult Liquid Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer Sugar Free / Alcohol Free Aspirin Free CHERRY FLAVOR 16 fl o...

FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

NDC, Effective, Action table
NDCEffectiveActionDocumentIndexing SPLRelated label
58657-520-162020-03-01C16284748780-19d75b9d0-4564-f424-e053-dadaa90a57ceAcetaminophen Liquid
58657-520-162020-01-31C16284748780-19d75b9d0-4564-f424-e053-dadaa90a57ceAcetaminophen Liquid

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
58657-520-16ML - Milliliter58657-5204bf1528f-acef-408a-8d8a-6dedda74c67712015-06-09

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
ACETAMINOPHENACTIVE INGREDIENT362O9ITL9D3
ACETAMINOPHENACTIVE MOIETY362O9ITL9D3
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATEINACTIVE INGREDIENT2968PHW8QP3
FD&C BLUE NO. 1INACTIVE INGREDIENTH3R47K3TBD3
FD&C RED NO. 40INACTIVE INGREDIENTWZB9127XOA3
GLYCERININACTIVE INGREDIENTPDC6A3C0OX3
METHYLPARABENINACTIVE INGREDIENTA2I8C7HI9T3
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLSINACTIVE INGREDIENT3WJQ0SDW1A3
PROPYLPARABENINACTIVE INGREDIENTZ8IX2SC1OH3
SACCHARIN SODIUMINACTIVE INGREDIENTSB8ZUX40TY3
SODIUM CITRATEINACTIVE INGREDIENT1Q73Q2JULR3
WATERINACTIVE INGREDIENT059QF0KO0R3

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
58657-52058657-520-16

Ingredients#

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