Acetaminophen 500Mg
Over-the-CounterBrand names: Pain Relief Extra Strength
About This Medication
Standard-strength pain reliever and fever reducer used for headaches, muscle aches, backaches, minor arthritis pain, and reducing fever.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Acetaminophen | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000mg 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 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 Pregnancy/Breastfeeding 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 (1-800-222-1222) right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use(s) 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
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 8 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
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000mg 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 …
Acetaminophen 500Mg is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Acetaminophen 500Mg drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Acetaminophen 500Mg label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • NDC Directory — Acetaminophen 500Mg (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS