Acetaminophen

Manufacturer
Rugby Laboratories | LNK International, Inc.
Effective date
2025-10-22
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:41:30

Label at a glance#

ProductAcetaminophen
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN
Label structure9 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

do not take more than directed 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 take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Storage and handling

store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) use by expiration date on package

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:
    • headache
    • the common cold
    • 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

  • if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product
  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

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

In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt 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
  • 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 take 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 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • use by expiration date on package

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

castor oil, hypromellose, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, starch, stearic acid

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-426-9391

Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Rugby®

NDC 0536-1413-48

Extra Strength
Acetaminophen
500 mg

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

Contains no aspirin

Actual size

Institutional Dispensing Only

100 Caplets
(50 pouches of 2 caplets each)

TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF
POUCH IS TORN OR OPEN

POUCH NOT FOR INDIVIDUAL SALE

Distributed by:
RUGBY® LABORATORIES
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(800) 616-2471
www.majorpharmaceuticals.com

50844      ORG062117524

Rugby 44-175 Institutional Dispensing
Rugby 44-175 Institutional Dispensing

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
198440acetaminophen 500 MG Oral TabletPSN2
198440acetaminophen 500 MG Oral TabletSCD2
198440APAP 500 MG Oral TabletSY2

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
0536-1413-47Acetaminophen2 in 1 POUCHTABLET, FILM COATED22
0536-1413-48Acetaminophen50 in 1 CARTONTABLET, FILM COATED502

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
0536-1413-47EA - Each0536-141363900bc4-fb25-4121-a3e8-49177d2fc83f12025-03-04
0536-1413-48EA - Each0536-1413bd316c5c-ca83-4c2f-9581-6da0ced4685b12025-03-04

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
0536-14130536-1413-47, 0536-1413-48

Ingredients#

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Source Document#

Source XML

Older Hydrated Versions#

Version, Effective date, Source table
VersionEffective dateSourceHydrated
12024-10-03full-release2026-06-01 00:22:32

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
AcetaminophenACETAMINOPHENRugby Laboratoriesb16ed4ef-689c-4df2-ab6c-207aa8b9925d2025-10-22WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 0536-1413-47
ndc (package): 0536-1413-48
ndc (product): 0536-1413
ndc11 (package): 00536141347
ndc11 (package): 00536141348
spl id: c1c09905-1731-444f-9c1b-5cb995585f16
spl set id: b16ed4ef-689c-4df2-ab6c-207aa8b9925d

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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