Medicine guide

Acetaminophen

650 mg · Tablet

  • Available without prescription
Active substance
Acetaminophen
Made by
Walgreens

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2025-12-19

What it is

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Used for
  • Muscular aches backache minor pain of arthritis toothache premenstrual and menstrual cramps headache the common cold temporarily reduces fever
How to take it

Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 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

Full directions ↓
Do not take it if

With any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
828other products contain Acetaminophen — compare makers, forms and strengths

Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed

What it is for

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

  • muscular aches backache minor pain of arthritis toothache premenstrual and menstrual cramps headache the common cold temporarily reduces fever

From the official label · 2025-12-19 · DailyMed

How it works

From the US prescribing label for the same active substance (Acetaminophen). It describes the substance, not this exact product.

The precise mechanism of the analgesic and antipyretic properties of acetaminophen is not established but is thought to primarily involve central actions.

Peak level after15 min
How the body breaks it down

With therapeutic doses, NAPQI undergoes rapid conjugation with glutathione and is then further metabolized to form cysteine and mercapturic acid conjugates.

How it leaves the body

Acetaminophen metabolites are mainly excreted in the urine.

Quoted from the prescribing label, sections “Mechanism of Action” and “Pharmacokinetics”. DailyMed · 2026-08-28

Do not take it if

  • 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

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over
  • 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
  • children under 12 years
  • do not use

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Ask a doctor first if

liver disease

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.

Ask a pharmacist first if

you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.

Stop and get help 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

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other 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 n blisters n rash If a skin reaction occurs,
  • stop use and seek medical help right away.

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

If you take too much

In an emergency, call your local emergency number or a poison control centre.

  • 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.

Quoted from the official label, section “Overdosage”.

How to store it

store between 20-25°C (68-77°F) do not use if foil inner seal is broken or missing

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What kind of medicine it is

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

hydroxy ethyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Questions about this product

contact 1-877-770-3183 Mon-Fri 8:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM PST

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

This label’s list of inactive ingredients names none of: lactose, wheat or gluten, colour dyes, sugars, sugar alcohols, alcohol (ethanol), aspartame (phenylalanine), gelatin, peanut oil, soy, parabens, sulfites, titanium dioxide.

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

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Details

Made byWalgreens
Active substanceAcetaminophen
Strength650 mg
FormTablet
RouteOral
Packs20 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
NDC0363-0892

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

Other strengths and forms

175 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.

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Same active substance

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