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Acetaminophen

Cardinal Health

Acetaminophen Tablet 500mg


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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Drug Facts

Acetaminophen 500mg (in each tablet)

Purposes

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

Use(s)

for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to: Headache, Muscular aches, Backache, Minor pain of arthritis, The common cold, Toothache,  Premenstrual and menstrual cramps.

Temporarily reduces fever.

Warnings

See New Warnings Information and directions.

This package is intended for institutional use only. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Tamper Evident: Do not use if sealed blister units are broken or damaged.

Liver Warning

This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 6 tablets (3,000 mg) in 24 hours. 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.

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.

Overdose Warning: Taking more than the recommended dose ( overdose) may cause liver damage. In the 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.

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions

Do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)

Adults and Children 12 years and over: Take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last.

Do not take more than 6 tablets 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:

Do not use adult Extra Strength product in children under 12 years of age: this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and may cause liver damage.

Acetaminophen Other information

Store at room temperature.

Inactive ingredients

Povidone, Pregelatinized Starch, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Stearic Acid

Questions

Questions? To report Adverse Drug Event call (800) 616-2471.

Dist. By Major Pharmaceuticals, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150

Mfgd By Gemini Pharm., NY 11725

MAJOR is a trademark owned by its respective owner.

Repackaged by Cardinal Health

Zanesville, OH 43701

L4387353-10314

L4387353-20314

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Extra Strength Acetaminophen

500 mg Tablets

10 Tablets

Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen TABLET

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:55154-0746(NDC:0904-1988)
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN 500 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
POVIDONES
STARCH, CORN
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO
STEARIC ACID

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
WHITE 12 mm GPI;A5 ROUND

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 1 in 1 BLISTER PACK
2 NDC:55154-0746-0 10 in 1 BAG

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
2011-05-31


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