ACETAMINOPHEN EXTRA STRENGTH- acetaminophen tablet, coated 
Western Family Foods Inc

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Active ingredient (in each geltab)

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
  • headache
  • the common cold
  • backache
  • minor pain of arthritis
  • toothache
  • muscular aches
  • premenstrual and menstrual cramps
  • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 8 geltabs 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

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.

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 for more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
  • new symptoms occur
  • redness or swelling is present

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 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.

Directions

  • do not take more than directed (see Liver warning)
adults and children 12 years and over
  • take 2 geltabs every 6 hours as needed
  • do not take more than 8 geltabs in 24 hours
children under 12 yearsdo not use this adult Extra Strength product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage

Other information

  • store at 20º–25ºC (68º-77ºF)

Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow no. 10, edetate disodium, edible ink, FD&C red no. 40, gelatin, glycerin, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, titanium dioxide

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EXTRA STRENGTH

GELTABS

Acetaminophen

ASPIRIN FREE

PAIN RELIEVER / FEVER REDUCER

Gluten Free

COMPARE TO TYLENOL® active ingredient

500 mg each

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ACETAMINOPHEN  EXTRA STRENGTH
acetaminophen tablet, coated
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55312-187
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
ACETAMINOPHEN (ACETAMINOPHEN) ACETAMINOPHEN500 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM 
D&C YELLOW NO. 10 
EDETATE DISODIUM 
FD&C RED NO. 40 
GELATIN 
GLYCERIN 
HYPROMELLOSES 
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS 
POVIDONE 
STEARIC ACID 
TITANIUM DIOXIDE 
Product Characteristics
ColorYELLOW, REDScoreno score
ShapeROUNDSize10mm
FlavorImprint Code L187
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:55312-187-781 in 1 CARTON
1100 in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart34312/13/1994
Labeler - Western Family Foods Inc (192166072)

Revised: 03/2010
 
Western Family Foods Inc