Mapap Extra Strength
500 mg · Capsule
- Available without prescription
- Active substance
- Acetaminophen
- Made by
- Major Pharmaceuticals
- 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 · 2025-10-29
Pain reliever/fever reducer
- Headache muscular aches the common cold toothache backache minor pain of arthritis premenstrual and menstrual cramps
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
Full directions ↓With any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
All warnings ↓- 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
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
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
From the official label · 2025-10-29 · 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.
With therapeutic doses, NAPQI undergoes rapid conjugation with glutathione and is then further metabolized to form cysteine and mercapturic acid conjugates.
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 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
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 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).
- 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.
- Keep out of reach of children.
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 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.
Quoted from the official label, section “Overdosage”.
Other information
store in a dry place at 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F).
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Other Information”.
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.
FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, polyvinylpyrrolidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid and titanium dioxide
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
Call 1-800-231-4670 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM ET
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.
- Colour dyes
FD&C blue #1; FD&C red #40
Some people react to dyes such as tartrazine (Yellow 5) or carmine. - Gelatin
gelatin
Animal-derived: matters for vegetarian, vegan, halal and kosher diets. - Titanium dioxide
titanium dioxide
A whitening agent no longer allowed in food in the EU (E171).
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.
Every version of this medicine (10)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
Showing 10 of 10
- Mapap Extra StrengthThis oneWithout prescriptionMajor PharmaceuticalsColour dyesGelatinTitanium dioxide
- Cvs AcetaminophenWithout prescriptionCVS PharmacyTitanium dioxide
- Extra Strength Mini Softgels Pain RelieverWithout prescriptionCVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATEDAlcohol (ethanol)GelatinTitanium dioxide
- Pain Relief Extra StrengthWithout prescriptionHumanwell PuraCap Pharmaceutical (Wuhan), Ltd.Colour dyesSugar alcoholsGelatin
- Tylenol Extra StrengthWithout prescriptionKenvue Brands LLCColour dyesSugar alcoholsGelatinSoyTitanium dioxide
- RapidolWithout prescriptionPharmadel LLCTitanium dioxide
- AcetaminophenWithout prescriptionSoftgel Healthcare Pvt LtdColour dyesSugar alcoholsGelatinTitanium dioxide
- Extra Strength Mini Softgels Pain RelieverWithout prescriptionTHE KROGER COGelatinTitanium dioxide
- Vicks Painquil Liquicaps Pain RelieverWithout prescriptionThe Procter & Gamble Manufacturing CompanyColour dyesSugar alcoholsGelatinTitanium dioxide
- Pain RelieverWithout prescriptionWalgreensGelatinTitanium dioxide
Same active substance, strength and form in other countries
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Canada4 matching products
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Details
| Made by | Major Pharmaceuticals |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Acetaminophen |
| Strength | 500 mg |
| Form | Capsule |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 100 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE |
| NDC | 0904-1987 |
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).
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.