acetaminophen by CVS Pharmacy ACETAMINOPHEN tablet

acetaminophen by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

acetaminophen by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by CVS Pharmacy. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

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:
  • 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

• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

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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Compare to the active ingredient in Extra Strength Tylenol®

Caplets

EXTRA STRENGTH

Acetaminophen Caplets 500 mg

Pain reliever/Fever reducer

For adults

24 CAPLETS

Actual Size

Package Contains One Bottle

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

ACETAMINOPHEN 
acetaminophen tablet

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 69842-484
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D)	ACETAMINOPHEN	500 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
CARNAUBA WAX (UNII: R12CBM0EIZ)
STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)
HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 3WJQ0SDW1A)
POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)

Product Characteristics
Color	WHITE	Score	no score
Shape	OVAL	Size	16mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	L484
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 69842-484-93	1000 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	06/12/2018
2	NDC: 69842-484-62	1 in 1 CARTON	06/12/2018
2		24 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
3	NDC: 69842-484-71	1 in 1 CARTON	06/12/2018
3		50 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
4	NDC: 69842-484-78	1 in 1 CARTON	06/12/2018
4		100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
5	NDC: 69842-484-83	1 in 1 CARTON	06/12/2018
5		225 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
6	NDC: 69842-484-90	500 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product	06/12/2018
7	NDC: 69842-484-87	2 in 1 CARTON	06/12/2018
7		150 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
8	NDC: 69842-484-47	1 in 1 CARTON	06/12/2018
8		150 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph not final	part343	06/12/2018

Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)