Basic Care Acetaminophen
500 mg · Tablet, Film Coated
- Available without prescription
- Active substance
- Acetaminophen
- Made by
- Amazon.com Services LLC
- Source
- Official label
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 · 2024-10-24
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Adults and 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
Full directions ↓With any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
All warnings ↓- Colour
- red
- Shape
- oval
- Size
- 18 mm
- Imprint
- 3S0
From the manufacturer’s submission to the FDA. Always compare with your own pack — a different maker’s tablet can look different.
- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-01
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:
- headache
- muscular aches
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- the common cold
- toothache
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- temporarily reduces fever
From the official label · 2024-10-24 · DailyMed
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 have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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 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 use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
- children under
- 12 years
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
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 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- 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.
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
ask a health professional before use.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.
Keep away from 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.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
How to store it
store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
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.
croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, FD&C red #40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, mica-based pearlescent pigment, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
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Details
| Made by | Amazon.com Services LLC |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Acetaminophen |
| Strength | 500 mg |
| Form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 400 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 72288-300 |
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
4 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.