Pain Reliever Extra Strength
500 mg · Tablet, Coated
- Available without prescription
- Active substance
- Acetaminophen
- Made by
- Valu Merchandisers Company
- 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 · 2026-01-02
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last
do not take more than 6 gelcaps in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
Full directions ↓If you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product
All warnings ↓- Colour
- red
- Shape
- oval
- Size
- 19 mm
- Imprint
- L · 5
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
- the common cold
- backache
- minor pain of arthritis
- toothache
- muscular aches
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
- temporarily reduces fever
From the official label · 2026-01-02 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
- if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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
- adults and children 12 years and over
- take 2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last
- do not take more than 6 gelcaps 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
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.
Stop and get help if
- new symptoms occur
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- 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
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt 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 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- avoid high humidity
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
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, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac glaze, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
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Details
| Made by | Valu Merchandisers Company |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Acetaminophen |
| Strength | 500 mg |
| Form | Tablet, Coated |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 100 TABLET, COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC · 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC in 1 CARTON / 50 TABLET, COATED in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC |
| NDC | 63941-519 |
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
11 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
- Tablet, Coated5 products
500 mg5
500 mg · 5 companies
- L.N.K. International, Inc.
- Marc Glassman, Inc.
- Valu Merchandisers Company · this page
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc
- Walgreen Company
- Tablet, Film Coated4 products
- 250 mg + 250 mg + 65 mg
500 mg3
500 mg · 3 companies
- Liquid1 products
- Tablet1 products
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.