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FDA LABEL GENERIC: Acetaminophen MFR: Kenvue Brands LLC

Apap 500 Mg Oral Capsule [tylenol Gelcap Extra Strength]

Drug Facts

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

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

do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
adults and children 12 years and over take 2 capsules every 6 hours while symptoms last do not take more than 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor

children under 12 years

ask a doctor

Other information

store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) do not use if carton is opened. Do not use if foil inner seal imprinted with “TYLENOL” is broken or missing

Inactive ingredients

FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6, gelatin, glycerin, hypromellose, lecithin, medium chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

Call 1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 50580-469-18

NEW

Extra Strength

TYLENOL ®
FOR ADULTS

Acetaminophen

Pain Reliever - Fever Reducer

LIQUID GELS

Actual Size

18 Liquid Gels*

500 mg each

*Liquid Filled Capsules