0546-CVS
Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
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:
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
- 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
acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains
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.
OVERDOSAGE SECTION
In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) 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 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: ask a doctor
Other information
■ store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
■ see end flap for expiration date and lot number
Inactive ingredients
povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate and stearic acid
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED
SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil
Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark
Extra Strength Tylenol®.
Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2018 CVS/pharmacy CVS.com®
1-800-SHOP CVS V-34571
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
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Compare to the active ingredient in Extra Strength Tylenol®*
EXTRA STRENGTH
Acetaminophen
Tablets 500 mg
Pain reliever; Fever reducer
Aspirin free
100 TABLETS