Acetaminophen

Manufacturer
CVS PHARMACY, INC
Effective date
2025-12-19
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
9
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:27:22

Label at a glance#

ProductAcetaminophen
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN
Label structure17 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) 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 take 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). See USP Controlled Room Temperature ■ avoid high humidity ■ see end panel for expiration date and lot number

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredient (in each Gelcap)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Acetaminophen USP, 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

Liver warning:

WARNINGS SECTION

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:

WARNINGS SECTION

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 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 the reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of the reach of children.

Overdose warning:

OVERDOSAGE SECTION

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.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

■ 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 take 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). See USP Controlled Room Temperature
■ avoid high humidity
■ see end panel for expiration date and lot number

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

ammonium hydroxide, black iron oxide, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

call 1-877-770-3183 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM PST.

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

150ct150ct50ct50ct100ct100ct225ct225ct

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
198440acetaminophen 500 MG Oral TabletPSN9
198440acetaminophen 500 MG Oral TabletSCD9
198440APAP 500 MG Oral TabletSY9

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
69842-295-05Acetaminophen50 in 1 BOTTLETABLET509
69842-295-10Acetaminophen100 in 1 BOTTLETABLET1009
69842-295-15Acetaminophen150 in 1 BOTTLETABLET1509
69842-295-21Acetaminophen225 in 1 BOTTLETABLET2259

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
69842-29569842-295-05, 69842-295-10, 69842-295-15, 69842-295-21

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
AcetaminophenACETAMINOPHENCVS PHARMACY, INCb1307d52-10e6-46e1-e053-2995a90a03b62025-12-19WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 69842-295-10
ndc (package): 69842-295-15
ndc (package): 69842-295-05
ndc (package): 69842-295-21
ndc (product): 69842-295
ndc11 (package): 69842029510
ndc11 (package): 69842029505
ndc11 (package): 69842029521
ndc11 (package): 69842029515
spl id: 46546de7-075e-b09c-e063-6294a90ae4b3
spl set id: b1307d52-10e6-46e1-e053-2995a90a03b6

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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