OTC Medication Information: Acetaminophen Extra Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN EXTRA STRENGTH- acetaminophen tablet, film coated
CVS PHARMACY
Active ingredient (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- muscular aches
- headache
- backache
- the common cold
- toothache
- minor pain of arthritis
- 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:
- rash
- skin reddening
- blisters
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
- redness or swelling is present
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- new symptoms occur
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.
In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt 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
- 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 take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Other information
- store at 25ºC (77ºF); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- use by expiration date on package
Inactive ingredients
castor oil, hypromellose, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, starch, stearic acid
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Compare to the active ingredient
in Extra Strength Tylenol®*
Caplets
EXTRA STRENGTH
ACETAMINOPHEN
Caplets, 500 mg
Pain reliever, Fever reducer
TAMPER EVIDENT: Use Only if This Blister is Intact
Actual Size
20 CAPLETS (2 VIALS — 10 CAPLETS EACH)
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Johnson & Johnson Corporation, owner of the registered
trademark Extra Strength Tylenol®. 50844 REV0621C17503
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Labeler — CVS PHARMACY (062312574) |
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Name | Address | ID/FEI | Operations |
LNK International, Inc. | 038154464 | pack (69842-750) |
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LNK International, Inc. | 832867837 | manufacture (69842-750) |
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LNK International, Inc. | 832867894 | manufacture (69842-750) |
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LNK International, Inc. | 868734088 | manufacture (69842-750) |
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LNK International, Inc. | 967626305 | pack (69842-750) |
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LNK International, Inc. | 117597853 | pack (69842-750) |
Revised: 09/2023 CVS PHARMACY
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