ACETAMINOPHEN - APAP 8 HOUR- acetaminophen tablet, film coated, extended release

Acetaminophen - APAP 8 Hour by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Acetaminophen - APAP 8 Hour by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Valu Merchandisers Company, Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., Ohm Laboratories Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each caplet)

Acetaminophen USP, 650 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

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

Warnings

Liver warning

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

• more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• 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

• 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 liver disease.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• 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, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

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

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

• adults and children 12 years and over:
  • take 2 caplets every 8 hours with water
  • swallow whole; do not crush, chew, split or dissolve
  • do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours
  • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
• children under 12 years:
  • do not use

Other information

• store at 20 - 25° C (68 - 77° F). Avoid excessive heat 40° C (104° F).
• see end panel for batch number and expiration date
• TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SEAL IS BROKEN OR MISSING FROM BOTTLE.

Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

Questions?

call 1-800-406-7984

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PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY:
VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO.
5000 KANSAS AVE
KANSAS CITY, KS 66106

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 650 mg Caplet Bottle Carton

COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT OF TYLENOL® 8 HOUR**

Pain Relief

Best
Choice®

ACTUAL SIZE

Last up to 8 Hours
Use Only as Directed.
ACETAMINOPHEN
Extended-release Tablets USP, 650 mg
Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer
For Up to 8 Hours Relief of Minor Muscle Aches & Pain
50 CAPLETS*
(*CAPSULE-SHAPED TABLETS)
DO NOT USE WITH OTHER MEDICINES CONTAINING ACETAMINOPHEN

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

ACETAMINOPHEN - APAP 8 HOUR 
acetaminophen tablet, film coated, extended release

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 63941-336
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D)	ACETAMINOPHEN	650 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)
HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (UNII: 368GB5141J)
STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)

Product Characteristics
Color	white	Score	no score
Shape	OVAL (Capsule Shaped)	Size	19mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	cor116
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 63941-336-50	50 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	04/30/2002

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANDA	ANDA076200	04/30/2002

Labeler - Valu Merchandisers Company (868703513)

Registrant - Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. (146974886)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Ohm Laboratories Inc.		184769029	manufacture(63941-336)