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Extra Strength Mini Softgels Pain Reliever Acetaminophen 500 mg Capsule, Liquid Filled, 50-count

by THE KROGER CO · 50 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE (41226-101-50)
NDC 41226-0101-50
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 41226-101-50 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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⚠️
Other active recalls for Acetaminophen (different manufacturers) — 6 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Oct 21, 2025 — Defective Container (Kenvue Brands LLC) · FDA recall D-0121-2026
Class II · Aug 20, 2025 — Discoloration (Baxter Healthcare Corporation) · FDA recall D-0596-2025
Class II · May 22, 2025 — cGMP deviations: Due to confirmed consumer complaints received with the observation of tablet discoloration (brown surface on tablets). (Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc) · FDA recall D-0471-2025
Class I · Jul 8, 2024 — Labeling: Label Mix-up: a bag of Dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection was found inside an overwrap labeled Acetaminophen Injection 1,000 mg per 100 mL (10 mg/mL) (Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.) · FDA recall D-0635-2024
Class II · May 20, 2024 — Discoloration: Brownish tablets (Contract Pharmacal Corporation) · FDA recall D-0566-2024
Class II · Nov 13, 2023 — Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications (KINDER FARMS LLC) · FDA recall D-0143-2024
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 41226-101-50
Product NDC 41226-101
11-digit billing NDC 41226010150
RxCUI 198439
UNII 362O9ITL9D
Application # M013
SPL Set ID b49aae4f-b040-44a0-be73-cdf45cf14d7e
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2026-01-27
Route ORAL
Dosage form CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
Substance ACETAMINOPHEN
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 41226-101-50 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 41226-0101-50. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Anilides class.

Drug family (ATC) Anilides
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerTHE KROGER CO
FDA applicationM013 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code41226
First marketedJan 2026
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio17 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. You can use it for everyday aches like headaches, backaches, sore muscles, toothaches, minor arthritis pain, cold-related discom...
  • What is acetaminophen actually used for?
  • That's a smart thing to think about. The biggest danger with acetaminophen is taking more than the maximum daily dose allowed on your product label — especially if you're also taki...
  • How much is too much? I'm worried about taking it too often.
📖 Read our full Acetaminophen guide →
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Acetaminophen may be associated with lower levels of 1 nutrient — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

🧪 Full Acetaminophen nutrient depletion report →
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII WZB9127XOA
    A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
  • UNII 2G86QN327L
    Gelatin is a protein derived from animal collagen, commonly used in medicines as a gelling agent and capsule material. It helps create soft or hard capsule shells that hold and release medication, and can also thicken liquid formulations.
  • UNII PDC6A3C0OX
    Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
  • UNII HAF0412YIT
    Polyethylene glycol 2000 is a synthetic liquid polymer used as a solvent, humectant, and lubricant in medications. It helps dissolve active ingredients, retain moisture, and improve how the medicine flows during manufacturing.
  • UNII B697894SGQ
    Polyethylene glycol 400 is a clear, thick liquid made from petroleum-derived polymers. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
  • UNII FZ989GH94E
    Povidone is a synthetic polymer made from a plastic-like material. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
  • UNII 6O92ICV9RU
    A waxy substance derived from sorbitol that helps mix oil and water together in medicines. It's used as an emulsifier to keep ingredients evenly blended and stable.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

9 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

The official label also statesFD & C Red # 40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 40, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone, purified water, sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

Label-section wording can be broader than the structured product block and may mention additional formulation ingredients.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
MAPAP Extra Strength 500 mg 00904-1987-60 Major 100 capsules $0.036 — Availability likely —
Pain Reliever 500 mg 00363-1178-50 Walgreens 50 capsules — — FDA listed —
Pain Reliever 500 mg 00363-6684-50 Walgreens 50 capsules — — FDA listed —
Acetaminophen 500 mg 35916-0183-02 Softgel 3000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Extra Strength Mini Softgels Pain Reliever 500 mgthis 41226-0101-50 THE 50 capsules — — FDA listed —
TYLENOL Extra Strength 500 mg 50580-0469-18 Kenvue 18 capsules — — FDA listed —
Extra Strength Mini Softgels Pain Reliever 500 mg 51316-0444-18 CVS 18 capsules — — FDA listed —
Pain Relief Extra Strength 500 mg 53345-0019-01 Humanwell 3000 capsules — — FDA listed —
Rapidol 500 mg 55758-0503-24 Pharmadel 24 capsules — — FDA listed —
Vicks PainQuil LIQUICAPS PAIN RELIEVER 500 mg 84126-0376-01 The 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Extra Strength Pain Relief 500 mg 57896-0251-01 Geri-Care 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Easyfast 500 mg 83174-0613-26 Easyfast 2 capsules — — Discontinued —
CVS Acetaminophen 500 mg 51316-0185-00 CVS 500 capsules — — FDA listed —
CVS Acetaminophen 500 mg 51316-0188-00 CVS 500 capsules — — FDA listed —
Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500 mg 87438-0001-01 Pinnacle 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

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2026
On the market since
Jan 2026
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
listed with the FDA
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Acetaminophen (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 5 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Acetaminophen. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$34K
Claims incl. refills
277
Beneficiaries
145
Spend / beneficiary
$234.25
Spend / claim
$122.62
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Extra Strength Mini Softgels Pain Reliever (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Fatigue20,901
Pain18,469
Nausea18,167
Headache17,127
Toxicity To Various Agents15,843
Dyspnoea15,012
Pyrexia14,579

Age at onset

Neonate562
Infant376
Child2,615
Adolescent2,132
Adult26,646
Elderly17,765

Reporter sex

253,624 reports
Male · 38%
Female · 62%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization114,315
Death49,977
Life-threatening21,902
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 28,614 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
41226-0101-50 You're viewing this 50 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BOTTLE (41226-101-50) 2026-01-27 Active

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing.
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 41226-101-50, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 41226-0101-50, written without dashes as 41226010150. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 41226-0101-50, the first segment (41226) is the labeler code FDA assigned to THE KROGER CO; the middle segment (0101) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (50) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by THE KROGER CO. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
THE KROGER CO is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🆘 Overdosage 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 28 words ▾

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

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 62 words ▾

Directions do not take more than directed (see overdose warning ) adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor children under 12 years ask a doctor

⚠️ Warnings ~1 min read ▾

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.

Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin Stop use and ask a doctor if pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days new symptoms occur redness or swelling is present These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

(1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

🆘 Overdosage 40 words ▾

Overdose warning In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

🧪 Active Ingredient 7 words ▾

Drug Facts Active Ingredient Acetaminophen 500 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 23 words ▾

Inactive ingredients FD & C Red # 40, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol 40, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone, purified water, sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

🎯 Purpose 4 words ▾

Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 41226-0061-24 · KROGER 41226-0151-52 · KROGER →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.