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Tylenol (Acetaminophen 500 mg)

In Stock (8,400 Units)
#MED-0001 NDC: 50580-496-01 Analgesics & Antipyretics Oral Tablet (500 mg) Supplier: McKesson
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Formulary Category

Essential Analgesic

Manufacturer

McNeil Healthcare

Storage Requirement

15-30°C (Controlled Room)

Prescription Class

OTC / Non-Controlled

Expiry Watch

240 Units Expiring 90d

Unit Stock Cost

$0.08 / Tablet

Unit Cost

$0.08

Wholesale Cost per Unit

Stock On Hand

8,400

Tablets in Main Dispensary

Reorder Point

2,000

Minimum Safety Threshold

Total Value

$672.00

Current Inventory Valuation

Clinical Pharmacology & Composition

Active ingredients and therapeutic mechanism

USP Verified Formulary

Active Ingredient & Strength:

Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) 500 mg per film-coated tablet. Non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic agent.

Therapeutic Indications:

For temporary relief of mild to moderate pain including headache, muscular aches, backache, minor arthritis pain, toothache, and fever reduction.

Dosing Guidelines & Administration Limits

  • Adult Dosing: 500 mg to 1000 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain or fever.
  • Maximum Daily Limit: Do not exceed 3,000 mg (6 tablets) in any 24-hour period to prevent liver damage.
  • Special Populations: Reduce dosage in patients with severe hepatic impairment or chronic alcohol intake.

Active Batch Lots & Expiry Tracking

Rack location and lot expiration breakdown

3 Active Lots
Lot Number Expiry Date Quantity Storage Bin Location QC Status
#LOT-2026-X81 Oct 2027 (Fresh) 5,000 Units Shelf A-12 / Bin 04 PASSED
#LOT-2025-Y12 May 2027 3,160 Units Shelf A-12 / Bin 05 PASSED
#LOT-2024-Z90 Dec 2024 (90 Days) 240 Units Shelf A-12 / Front Rack EXPIRING SOON

Safety Precautions & Black Box Warnings

  • Hepatotoxicity Warning: Acetaminophen has been associated with cases of acute liver failure, at times resulting in liver transplant and death. Avoid combining with other OTC/prescription acetaminophen products.
  • Alcohol Interaction: Chronic alcohol users (≥3 drinks/day) face heightened risk of liver injury.

Primary Vendor

McKesson Corp

Standard Pack Size: 6,000 Units

Reorder Lead Time: 2 Business Days
Contracted Price: $0.075 / Unit

Formulary Specifications

Formulary Code#MED-0001
NDC Code50580-496-01
ClassAnalgesic
ScheduleOTC / Non-Controlled
Storage15-30°C Ambient

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