Acetaminophen 500 MG Caplets —1,000 Count — Generic For Tylenol — Major / Rugby — Over The Counter

Medication Summary

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Overview

This product contains acetaminophen 500 mg in each caplet. It is a pain reliever and fever reducer for adults and children 12 years and over.

The label says it can temporarily relieve minor aches and pains due to headache, muscular aches, backache, toothache, minor pain of arthritis, the common cold, and premenstrual and menstrual cramps. It also temporarily reduces fever.

Important warnings on the label include not taking more than directed and not using it with any other drug that contains acetaminophen. The label also warns about possible severe liver damage, severe skin reactions, and overdose.

The product is aspirin free.

Storage Information

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Key Counseling Points

• Each caplet contains acetaminophen 500 mg.
• Use is for temporary relief of minor aches and pains and for reducing 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 medicine that contains acetaminophen.
• Get medical help right away for overdose or if you think too much acetaminophen was taken.
• Stop use and seek medical help right away if a skin reaction such as redness, blisters, or rash occurs.
• Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease.
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you take warfarin.

Helpful Patient Education

Acetaminophen 500 mg caplets are labeled as a pain reliever and fever reducer. According to the DailyMed label, this product is for temporary relief of minor aches and pains, including headache, backache, toothache, muscular aches, minor arthritis pain, cold symptoms, and menstrual cramps.

This acetaminophen product is aspirin free and is labeled for adults and children 12 years and over. The label includes important warnings about acetaminophen use, including avoiding other products that contain acetaminophen and following the directions carefully.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-06-18 23:53:57