Apap

Acetaminophen · Tablet · Oral

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient (in each caplet) Acetaminophen 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. The maximum daily dose of this product is 6 caplets (3,000 mg) in 24 hours. 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 do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non prescription). 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 if the 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 redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur 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

Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

Directions Do not take more than directed (see over dose warning) adults & 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 take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years : ask a doctor

Inactive ingredients

Inactive Ingredients polyvinylpyrrolidone, pregelatinized corn starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

Questions?

Questions or Comments Call 631-981-4600 8.30 am- 4.30 pm ET, Monday-Friday TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING Manufactured by: Advance Pharmaceutical, Inc. Holtsville, NY 11742

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Advance Pharmaceutical Inc. (revised Dec 22, 2017). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Apap NDC products (4)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
17714-013Acetaminophen 500 mg/1
Tablet
Advance Pharmaceutical Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL
17714-014Acetaminophen 500 mg/1
Tablet
Advance Pharmaceutical Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL
54738-040Acetaminophen 500 mg/1
Tablet
Richmond Pharmaceuticals, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL
54738-540Acetaminophen 500 mg/1
Tablet
Richmond Pharmaceuticals, Inc.OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL

Frequently asked questions

What is Apap 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 Apap?

Apap is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Advance Pharmaceutical Inc., Richmond Pharmaceuticals, Inc..