Prescription Acetaminophen 500 mg Tablets — Generic For Tylenol — Perrigo

Medication Summary

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Overview

This product is an acetaminophen 500 mg caplet for adults and children 12 years and over. It is labeled as a pain reliever and fever reducer.

It is used to temporarily relieve 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.

The label warns that acetaminophen can cause severe liver damage if too much is taken, if it is used with other products containing acetaminophen, or if 3 or more alcoholic drinks are consumed every day while using it. The label also warns about possible severe skin reactions and says to stop use and get medical help right away if a skin reaction occurs.

Storage Information

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Key Counseling Points

• Active ingredient: acetaminophen 500 mg in each caplet.
• Used for temporary relief of minor aches and pains and to reduce fever.
• 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.
• Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen.
• Severe liver damage may occur if more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen is taken in 24 hours.
• Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease.
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you take warfarin.
• Stop use and ask a doctor if pain lasts more than 10 days, fever lasts more than 3 days, or new symptoms, redness, or swelling occur.

Helpful Patient Education

Acetaminophen 500 mg caplets are an over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer for adults and children 12 years and older. According to the DailyMed label, this product temporarily relieves minor aches and pains from common cold, headache, backache, minor arthritis pain, toothache, muscular aches, and premenstrual or menstrual cramps.

Label directions state to take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last, without taking more than 6 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. The label also includes important acetaminophen warnings about liver injury, use with other acetaminophen-containing products, and possible severe skin reactions.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-06-19 07:58:43