pain relief

Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy
Effective date
2022-12-15
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
14
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:44:00

Label at a glance#

Productpain relief extra strength
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

• do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over • take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last • do not take more than 6 caplets 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

Storage and handling

• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

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:
  • the common cold
  • headache
  • backache
  • minor pain of arthritis
  • toothache
  • muscular aches
  • premenstrual and menstrual cramps
  • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

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

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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

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 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,

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: 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.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)

adults and children 12 years and over

  • take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last
  • do not take more than 6 caplets 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

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

carnauba wax, corn starch*, croscarmellose sodium*, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate*, stearic acid

*may contain one or more of these ingredients

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-719-9260

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVS Health™

Compare to the active ingredient in Extra Strength Tylenol®

Caplets

EXTRA STRENGTH

Pain Relief

ACETAMINOPHEN 500 mg

Pain reliever; Fever reducer

For adults

Actual Size

1000 CAPLETS

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FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

NDC, Effective, Action table
NDCEffectiveActionDocumentIndexing SPLRelated label
59779-484-022024-08-14C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-472024-08-14C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-522024-08-14C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-622024-08-14C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-712024-08-14C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-722024-08-14C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-762024-08-14C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-782024-08-14C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-832024-08-14C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-852024-08-14C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-872024-08-14C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-902024-08-14C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-932024-08-14C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-022024-01-30C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-472024-01-30C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-522024-01-30C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-622024-01-30C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-712024-01-30C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-722024-01-30C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-762024-01-30C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-782024-01-30C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-832024-01-30C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-852024-01-30C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-872024-01-30C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-902024-01-30C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts
59779-484-932024-01-30C16284748780-11030e364-fdbb-111a-e063-dadaa90a10e2CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Pain Relief Drug Facts

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
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59779-484-71EA - Each59779-484bc61e8b2-67b9-4fe5-ab6d-031df311732112018-10-11
59779-484-78EA - Each59779-484d5fd6556-0323-423d-bef9-d91e80cd3aba12018-10-11
59779-484-85EA - Each59779-48486e1f995-f3a7-4196-8c8b-54417bb7c30d12022-06-06
59779-484-93EA - Each59779-4847c4535b9-c496-4148-bddf-c0028c4622eb12018-12-13

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
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ACETAMINOPHENACTIVE MOIETY362O9ITL9D6
CARNAUBA WAXINACTIVE INGREDIENTR12CBM0EIZ6
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUMINACTIVE INGREDIENTM28OL1HH486
HYPROMELLOSESINACTIVE INGREDIENT3NXW29V3WO6
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLSINACTIVE INGREDIENT3WJQ0SDW1A6
POVIDONESINACTIVE INGREDIENTFZ989GH94E6
STARCH, CORNINACTIVE INGREDIENTO8232NY3SJ6
STEARIC ACIDINACTIVE INGREDIENT4ELV7Z65AP6

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