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Acetaminophen - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 69842-295
Drug Name

Acetaminophen

Type Generic
Active Ingredients
Acetaminophen 500 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form TABLET
RxCUI drug identifier 198440
Application Number M013
Labeler Name CVS PHARMACY, INC
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
69842-295-05 50 tablet in 1 bottle (69842-295-05)
69842-295-10 100 tablet in 1 bottle (69842-295-10)
69842-295-15 150 tablet in 1 bottle (69842-295-15)
69842-295-21 225 tablet in 1 bottle (69842-295-21)
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Overdosage of Acetaminophen

Information about signs, symptoms, and laboratory findings of acute ovedosage and the general principles of overdose treatment.
Overdose warning: In case of accidental 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.

Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active ingredient (in each Gelcap) Acetaminophen USP, 500 mg

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
Directions ■ do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over ■ take 2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last ■ do not take more than 6 gelcaps in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor ■ do not take more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years ■ ask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
Inactive ingredients ammonium hydroxide, black iron oxide, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide

Indications and usage

A statement of each of the drug products indications for use, such as for the treatment, prevention, mitigation, cure, or diagnosis of a disease or condition, or of a manifestation of a recognized disease or condition, or for the relief of symptoms associated with a recognized disease or condition. This field may also describe any relevant limitations of use.
Uses ■ temporarily relieves 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

Purpose

Information about the drug product’s indications for use.
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
Acetaminophen Acetaminophen GELATIN STEARIC ACID TITANIUM DIOXIDE FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW POVIDONE K30 POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, UNSPECIFIED SHELLAC HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED STARCH, CORN ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, UNSPECIFIED ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL PROPYLENE GLYCOL CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 FD&C RED NO. 40 D&C RED NO. 33 FD&C BLUE NO. 1 FERRIC OXIDE RED SILICON DIOXIDE AMMONIA FERROSOFERRIC OXIDE BUTYL ALCOHOL G1 Encapsulated with red opaque and blue gray opaque hard gelatin shells

Package label principal display panel

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Principal Display Panel 225ct carton 50ct carton 150ct label 100ct carton

Ask doctor

Information about when a doctor should be consulted about existing conditions or sumptoms before using the drug product, including all warnings for persons with certain preexisting conditions (excluding pregnancy) and all warnings for persons experiencing certain symptoms. The warnings under this heading are those intended only for situations in which consumers should not use the product until a doctor is consulted.
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease.

Ask doctor or pharmacist

Information about when a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted about drug/drug or drug/food interactions before using a drug product.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

Do not use

Information about all contraindications for use. These contraindications are absolute and are intended for situations in which consumers should not use the product unless a prior diagnosis has been established by a doctor or for situations in which certain consumers should not use the product under any circumstances regardless of whether a doctor or health professional is consulted.
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

Keep out of reach of children

Information pertaining to whether the product should be kept out of the reach of children, and instructions about what to do in the case of accidental contact or ingestion, if appropriate.
Keep out of the reach of children. Keep out of the reach of children.

Questions

A telephone number of a source to answer questions about a drug product. Sometimes available days and times are also noted.
Questions or comments? call 1-877-770-3183 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM PST.

Stop use

Information about when use of the drug product should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted. Includes information about any signs of toxicity or other reactions that would necessitate immediately discontinuing use of the product.
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 or breast feeding

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

Storage and handling

Information about safe storage and handling of the drug product.
Other information ■ store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature ■ avoid high humidity ■ see end panel for expiration date and lot number

Warnings

Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.
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.

Disclaimer: Do not rely on openFDA or Phanrmacy Near Me to make decisions regarding medical care. While we make every effort to ensure that data is accurate, you should assume all results are unvalidated. Source: OpenFDA, Healthporta Drugs API