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
Amazon Basics Acetaminophen Drug Facts
- Manufacturer
- Amazon.com Services LLC
- Effective date
- 2026-10-15
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 2
- Source
- daily-update
- Hydrated at
- 2026-10-20 03:02:04
Label at a glance#
ProductAcetaminophen
Active ingredientACETAMINOPHEN
Label structure9 sections
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) • do not use if printed pouch is torn or punctured
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
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
Warnings
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
- 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
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 |
|
children under 12 years | ask a doctor |
Other information
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- do not use if printed pouch is torn or punctured
Inactive ingredients
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?
1-800-719-9260
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For Adults
actual caplet size
THIS PACKAGE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN
Convenient take-along packs
50 POUCHES OF 2 CAPLETS-500 mg EACH
TOTAL 100 CAPLETS
actual size of pouch
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Acetaminophen
- CARNAUBA WAX
- STARCH, CORN
- CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM
- HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED
- POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED
- POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED
- SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A
- STEARIC ACID
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 72288-440 | 72288-440-54, 72288-440-09 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| ACETAMINOPHEN | 362O9ITL9D | ACTIB |
| CARNAUBA WAX | R12CBM0EIZ | IACT |
| STARCH, CORN | O8232NY3SJ | IACT |
| CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM | M28OL1HH48 | IACT |
| HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED | 3NXW29V3WO | IACT |
| POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED | 3WJQ0SDW1A | IACT |
| POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED | FZ989GH94E | IACT |
| SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A | H8AV0SQX4D | IACT |
| STEARIC ACID | 4ELV7Z65AP | IACT |
Source Document#
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