Prescription Acetaminophen 500 mg Tablets — Generic For Tylenol — Perrigo

Medication Summary

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Overview

Good Sense Pain Relief contains acetaminophen 500 mg in each caplet. It is used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains from conditions such as the common cold, headache, backache, minor arthritis pain, toothache, muscular aches, and premenstrual or menstrual cramps. It also temporarily reduces fever.

The label warns that this product contains acetaminophen, which can cause severe liver damage if too much is taken or if it is used with other acetaminophen-containing products. It also warns about severe skin reactions; if skin reddening, blisters, or rash occur, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Follow the directions carefully and do not take more than directed. Adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last, and do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. Children under 12 years should ask a doctor. If pain lasts more than 10 days or fever lasts more than 3 days, stop use and ask a doctor.

Key Counseling Points

• Each caplet contains acetaminophen 500 mg.
• Used for temporary relief of minor aches, pains, and fever.
• Do not take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours.
• Do not use with any other product that contains acetaminophen.
• 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.
• Stop use and seek medical help right away if skin reddening, blisters, or rash occur.
• Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease; ask a doctor or pharmacist if you take warfarin.
• Keep out of reach of children; in case of overdose, get medical help or contact Poison Control right away.

Helpful Patient Education

Good Sense Pain Relief contains acetaminophen 500 mg per caplet and is labeled as a pain reliever and fever reducer. According to the DailyMed label, it is used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains associated with the common cold, headache, backache, minor arthritis pain, toothache, muscular aches, and premenstrual or menstrual cramps.

This product label includes important safety information about acetaminophen use, including a liver warning, a warning about severe skin reactions, and directions not to exceed the labeled dose. Adults and children 12 years and older are directed to take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last, without exceeding 6 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-06-17 10:43:29