Extra Strength Pain Relief, Acetaminophen Caplets, 500 mg, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to the common cold, headache, backache, minor pain of arthritis, toothache, muscular aches, premenstrual and menstrual cramps. Also temporarily reduces fever. May be used as a pain reliever/fever reducer for adults and children 12 years and over. Compare to Extra Strength Tylenol® Caplets active ingredient.

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Extra Strength Pain Relief's active ingredient is Acetaminophen, 500 mg, which compares to the active ingredient of Extra Strength Tylenol® Caplets.

Extra Strength Pain Relief, Acetaminophen Caplets, 500 mg, temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: the common cold, headache, backache, minor pain of arthritis, toothache, muscular aches, and premenstrual and menstrual cramps. It also temporarily reduces fever.

USE: Acetaminophen may be used as a pain reliever and fever reducer for adults and children 12 years and over.

PAIN: Pain may begin with an injury or illness, but could also originate with anything from a bad mattress to arthritis.

ACUTE PAIN: Acute pain acts as an alarm such as with a bee sting or stubbing your toe and can last for a few moments or for longer.

Active ingredient (in each caplet): Acetaminophen 500 mg. Inactive ingredients: carnauba wax, corn starch*, croscarmellose sodium*, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate*, stearic acid. (*may contain one or more of these ingredients).

Directions: Do not take more than directed (see overdose warning). Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last; do not take more than 6 caplets 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.

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. Also 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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients. 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.