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Professional Information — Acetaminophen

Full FDA prescribing details for healthcare professionals.

Last updated · May 13, 2026Source: DailyMed ↗

Indications and Usage

  • temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: minor pain of arthritis muscular aches backache premenstrual and menstrual cramp toothache the common cold headache toothache
  • temporarily reduces fever

Dosage and Administration

  • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning).

Adults:

  • take 2 tablets every 8 hours with water
  • swallow whole; do not crush, chew, split or dissolve
  • do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours
  • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor.

Under 18 years of age:

  • ask a doctor

Sources

RxCUI: 1148399

NDC: 79903-132

Last fetched: May 13, 2026

Source: DailyMed ↗

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