Acetaminophen 500 mg

Brand names: Extra Strength Pain Reliever mini softgels, Extra Strength Pain Reliever, Medique at Home APAP Extra Strength, Crane Safety XS Non-Aspirin, Pain Relief Extra Strength

Warnings

Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 8 tablets 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.

Overdose

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.

Uses

Uses For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with headache toothache minor arthritis pain muscular aches common cold menstrual cramps For the reduction of fever.

Dosage forms & strengths

CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED TABLET TABLET, FILM COATED
ACETAMINOPHEN 500 mg/1

Directions do not use more than directed Adults and children: (12 years and older) Take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. Children under 12 years: Do not give this adult strength product to children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage.

Ingredients

Active:

Active ingredient Acetaminophen 500 mg

Inactive:

Inactive ingredients corn starch, hypromellose, maltodextrin*, microcrystalline cellulose*, polyethylene glycol, povidone*, pregelatinized corn starch*, sodium starch glycolate*, stearic acid, titanium dioxide* * may contain

All identified pills

Official source

DailyMed