Apap 500 Mg Oral Tablet [tylenol]
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- 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
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:
- 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.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, 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 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
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do not take more than directed (see
overdose warning )
| adults and children 12 years and over |
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| children under 12 years | ask a doctor |
Other information
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- do not use if neck band or foil inner seal imprinted with "TYLENOL" is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, modified starch
Questions or comments?
call 1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 50580-590-02
Extra Strength
TYLENOL
®
FOR ADULTS
Acetaminophen
Pain Reliever
Fever Reducer
COATED
TABLETS
Actual Size
100 Tablets
500 mg each