Acetaminophen Gelcaps
Acetaminophen · Tablet · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each gelcap) Acetaminophen USP 500 mg
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: - headache - muscular aches - backache - minor pain of arthritis - the common cold - toothache - 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
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
Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor
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.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children.
Directions
Directions do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over take 2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last do not take more than 6 gelcaps 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
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients croscarmellose sodium, colloidal anhydrous silica, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, ferric oxide red, ferric oxide yellow, ferrosoferric oxide, gelatin, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
Questions?
Questions or comments? Call 1-800-910-6874
Label text from the FDA structured product label by TARGET CORPORATION (revised Sep 29, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen in 3 products
Acetaminophen Gelcaps NDC products (3)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41226-673 | Acetaminophen 500 mg/1 Tablet | Kroger | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 11673-674 | Acetaminophen 500 mg/1 Tablet | TARGET CORPORATION | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 41163-520 | Acetaminophen 500 mg/1 Tablet, Coated | United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Acetaminophen Gelcaps used for?
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: - headache - muscular aches - backache - minor pain of arthritis - the common cold - toothache - premenstrual and menstrual cramps temporarily reduces fever
Who makes Acetaminophen Gelcaps?
Acetaminophen Gelcaps is listed by 3 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Kroger, TARGET CORPORATION, United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI.