What is Acetaminophen?

Acetaminophen is a medicine used to relieve pain and reduce fever. Although acetaminophen does not relieve the redness, stiffness, or swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis, it may relieve the pain caused by mild forms of arthritis. Acetaminophen is available without a prescription. However, your healthcare professional may provide special instructions on proper acetaminophen dosage for your particular medical condition.

Acetaminophen can be taken orally in the form of capsules, granules, liquids, powders, suspension (drops or liquid), and chewable and non-chewable tablets.

Store-Brand Acetaminophen Recalled by Perrigo Company

On November 9, 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted the public to a voluntary recall by Perrigo Company (Allegan, Michigan) of 383 lots of acetaminophen 500 mg caplets manufactured and distributed under various store-brands. Small metal fragments have been found in a small number of these caplets, affecting approximately 11 million bottles with varying quantities of acetaminophen 500 mg caplets.