Mapap

Acetaminophen · Capsule · Oral

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Drug Facts Active ingredient (in each capsule) Acetaminophen 500 mg

Purpose

Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

Uses Temporarily relieves fever and minor aches and pains due to: headache muscular aches the common cold toothache backache minor pain of arthritis premenstrual and menstrual cramps

Warnings

Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 6 capsules 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 the 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.

Directions

Directions do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 capsules every 6 hours while symptoms last do not take more than 6 capsules 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 FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, polyvinylpyrrolidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid and titanium dioxide

Questions?

Questions or comments? Call 1-800-231-4670 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM ET

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Major Pharmaceuticals (revised Oct 29, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Mapap NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
0904-1987Acetaminophen 500 mg/1
Capsule
Major PharmaceuticalsOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Mapap used for?

Uses Temporarily relieves fever and minor aches and pains due to: headache muscular aches the common cold toothache backache minor pain of arthritis premenstrual and menstrual cramps

Who makes Mapap?

Mapap is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Major Pharmaceuticals.