Acetaminophen Oral Capsule 500Mg Drug Medication Dosage Information
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Acetaminophen: Oral capsule (500mg)

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Mapap 500mg Cap

What is this Medicine?

ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever.

CVS Pharmacy Patient Statistics for Acetaminophen: Oral capsule(500mg)
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*Brand contains same active ingredient but may not represent FDA-approved generic equivalent
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Mapap 500mg Capsule

NDC: 009041987
  • Over the Counter
    (Prescription Not Required)
  • Not a Controlled Drug
    (CSA Schedule)




Labeled but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Dental Pain, Dysmenorrhea, Musculoskeletal Pain, Fever, Mild Pain, Arthralgia, Osteoarthritis, Headache, Myalgia

Storage Information
Store at room temperature (between 59 to 86 degrees F)
Mapap 500mg Capsule
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Reported Side Effects for Mapap 500mg Capsule

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Anaphylactoid Reactions Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: RAPID
Lyell'S Syndrome Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Red, Pimple Rash Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Angioedema Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: RAPID
Severe Allergy Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: RAPID
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Incidence:
<1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Decreased Urination Incidence:
>1.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: EARLY
*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.
Daily Life Interactions for Mapap 500mg Capsule
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Elements of your daily lifestyle may have an effect on the medications you are taking. Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine or possibly increase the action of a particular medicine.

Major Lifestyle Interaction
Alcohol and Mapap 500mg Capsule(Acetaminophen)
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Alcohol and Acetaminophen(Acetaminophen)
Patients who drink more than 3 alcoholic drinks a day and take Acetaminophen are at increased risk of developing liver side effects. Limit alcohol intake while taking Acetaminophen. Avoid alcoholic drinks if you are taking Acetaminophen on a regular basis.
Moderate Lifestyle Interaction
Tobacco and Mapap 500mg Capsule(Acetaminophen)
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Tobacco and Acetaminophen(Acetaminophen)
If you are a tobacco smoker, use of Acetaminophen can increase the risk of liver side effects. Immediately tell your doctor if you get severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin. Do not exceed 4 g acetaminophen/day in adults. Tell your doctor if Acetaminophen does not help your headache or other pain. Tobacco smoke may reduce the effectiveness of Acetaminophen.
Pregnancy & Lactation Information
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Lactation

Compatible - This drug is generally safe to take by nursing mothers.


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