Drug Summary
What Is Tylenol?
Tylenol (acetaminophen) is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer) used for treating pain and fever associated with many conditions. Tylenol is available in generic form and over-the-counter (OTC).
What Are Side Effects of Tylenol?
Side effects of Tylenol include:
- nausea,
- stomach pain,
- loss of appetite,
- itching,
- rash,
- headache,
- dark urine,
- clay-colored stools,
- or jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes).
Get medical help right away if you notice symptoms of a rare serious allergic reaction to Tylenol, including:
- rash,
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat),
- severe dizziness,
- or trouble breathing.
Dosage for Tylenol
The oral dose of Tylenol for adults is 325 to 650 mg every 4 to 6 hours. The maximum daily dose is 4 grams.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Tylenol?
Tylenol may interact with antibiotics, antifungals, sulfa drugs, tuberculosis medicines, birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy, blood pressure medication, cancer medications, cholesterol-lowering medications, gout or arthritis medications (including gold injections), HIV/AIDS medications, medicines to treat psychiatric disorders, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or seizure medications. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.
Tylenol During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Tylenol is used in all stages of pregnancy and is the drug of choice for short-term treatment of fever and minor pain during pregnancy. Although Tylenol is excreted in breast milk in small quantities, it is safe to be used by nursing mothers.
Additional Information
Our Tylenol Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
Description for Tylenol
Active Ingredient
Acetaminophen Regular Strength
Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in each caplet) Acetaminophen 325 mg
Uses for Tylenol
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Keep Out of Reach of Children
This package is intended for institutional use only. Keepthis and all drugs out of the reach of children.
Uses
For Hospital and Government Use Only
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: the common cold, headache, backache, minor pain of arthritis, toothache, premenstrual and menstrual cramps, and temporarily reduces fever.
Dosage for Tylenol
Directions
Directions do not take more than directed (see OVERDOSE WARNING)
| adults and children 12 years and over |
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| children 6-11 years |
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| 1children under 6 years | do not use this adult product in children under 6 years of age: this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage. |
HOW SUPPLIED
Inactive ingredients
Carnauba wax, castor oil, corn starch, FD&C red #40aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, powdered cellulose,pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, titaniumdioxide.
Storage
Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Other
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Distributed By: Mcneil Consumer Healthcare, Division OfMcneil - ppc, Inc., Fort Washington, PA 19034 USA
Side Effects for Tylenol
No information provided.
Drug Interactions for Tylenol
No information provided.
Warnings for Tylenol
Do not use if pouch is opened
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.Severe liver damage may occur if:
- adult takes more than 12 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.
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
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under 12 years
- 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 professionalbefore use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Ask a doctor before use if the user has liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user istaking blood thinning drug warfarin.
Precautions for Tylenol
No information provided.
Overdose Information for Tylenol
Taking more than the recommended dose(overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help orcontact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medicalattention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do notnotice an signs or symptoms.
Contraindications for Tylenol
No information provided.
Clinical Pharmacology for Tylenol
No information provided.
Patient Information for Tylenol
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.Severe liver damage may occur if:
- adult takes more than 12 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.
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
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days in adults
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children under 12 years
- 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 professionalbefore use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Ask a doctor before use if the user has liver disease
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user istaking blood thinning drug warfarin.
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