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ACETAMINOPHEN  - acetaminophen tablet 
Amneal Pharmaceuticals

Acetaminophen Tablets

*Compared to the active ingredient in Tylenol®

Drug Facts

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

(in each tablet)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

PURPOSES

Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

USES

for the temporary relief of 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

Liver warning:

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if

  • adult takes more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
  • taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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 the user has liver disease.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • Pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults and children
  • Pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under 12 years
  • 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.

OVERDOSAGE

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. (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

Do not take more than directed

Age Dose
Adults and Children 12
years and over
  • Take 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
  • Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours
Children 6-11 years
  • Take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last
  • Do not take more than 5 tablets in 24 hours
Children under 6 years Do not use adult Regular Strength products in children under 6 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and may cause liver damage.

OTHER INFORMATION

  • Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • Use by expiration date on package.

INACTIVE INGREDIETNS

Povidone, Pregelatinized Starch, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Stearic Acid

Questions? To report a Serious Adverse Event contact 1-877-835-5472.

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Products Co., owners of the registered trademark Tylenol®.

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Amneal Pharmaceuticals

104 Hippocrates Way,

Glasgow, KY 42141

Rev. 11/2009

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ACETAMINOPHEN 
acetaminophen  tablet
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG NDC Product Code (Source) 65162-350
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule     
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN (ACETAMINOPHEN) ACETAMINOPHEN 325 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
POVIDONE  
STARCH, CORN  
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO  
STEARIC ACID  
Product Characteristics
Color WHITE Score no score
Shape ROUND Size 4mm
Flavor Imprint Code GPI;A325
Contains     
Packaging
# NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 65162-350-05 50 TABLET In 1 BOTTLE None
2 65162-350-10 100 TABLET In 1 BOTTLE None
3 65162-350-11 1000 TABLET In 1 BOTTLE None

Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
OTC monograph final part343 12/16/2009

Labeler - Amneal Pharmaceuticals (804220023)
Registrant - Amneal Pharmaceuticals (831227801)
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Operations
Gemini Pharmaceuticals Inc. 055942270 ANALYSIS, MANUFACTURE
Revised: 12/2009Amneal Pharmaceuticals