basic care acetaminophen
Acetaminophen · Tablet · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredient (in each caplet) Acetaminophen 650 mg
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
Uses
• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
• minor pain of arthritis
• muscular aches
• backache
• premenstrual and menstrual cramps
• the common cold
• headache
• toothache
• temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
• more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• 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
• 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 if 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
• new symptoms occur
• redness or swelling is present 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. Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
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. Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). 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 overdose warning) adults
• take 2 caplets every 8 hours with water
• swallow whole; do not crush, chew, split or dissolve
• do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours
• do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor under 18 years of age
• ask a doctor
Other information
Other information
• store at 20-25 ° C (68-77 ° F)
• meets the requirements of USP Dissolution Test 4
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Amazon.com Services LLC (revised May 10, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen in 5 products
basic care acetaminophen NDC products (5)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72288-544 | Acetaminophen 650 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release | Amazon.com Services LLC | ANDA |
| 72288-634 | Acetaminophen 650 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release | Amazon.com Services LLC | ANDA |
| 72288-300 | Acetaminophen 500 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated | Amazon.com Services LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 72288-403 | Acetaminophen 325 mg/1 Tablet | Amazon.com Services LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 72288-975 | Acetaminophen 500 mg/1 Tablet | Amazon.com Services LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is basic care acetaminophen used for?
Uses • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: • minor pain of arthritis • muscular aches • backache • premenstrual and menstrual cramps • the common cold • headache • toothache • temporarily reduces fever
Who makes basic care acetaminophen?
basic care acetaminophen is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Amazon.com Services LLC.