Brand Name
Tylenol
Common Name
acetaminophen
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 02241361 | JUNIOR STRENGTH TYLENOL |
| 00559393 | TYLENOL REGULAR STRENGTH 325MG TABLET |
| 00723894 | TYLENOL REGULAR STRENGTH 325MG CAPLET |
| 00723908 | TYLENOL EXTRA-STRENGTH 500MG CAPLET |
| 00863270 | TYLENOL EXTRA STRENGTH GELCAPS 500MG TABLET |
| 00559407 | TYLENOL EXTRA STRENGTH 500MG TABLET |
| 02246060 | TYLENOL 8 HOUR 650MG TABLET |
| 02238885 | TYLENOL ARTHRITIS PAIN |
| 02046040 | CHILDREN'S TYLENOL ACETAMINOPHEN SUS LIQ |
| 02238295 | CHILDREN'S TYLENOL |
| 02046059 | INFANTS' TYLENOL ACETAMINOPHEN SUS DPS |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Acetaminophen belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics (pain
relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers). It works quickly to relieve
pain caused by conditions such as headache,
osteoarthritis, and
muscle pain and to reduce fever
caused by infection. Unlike acetylsalicylic
acid (ASA), which is also an analgesic and antipyretic, acetaminophen does
not reduce inflammation.
Acetaminophen is used by itself as well as in combination medication products
for cough, cold, and pain
relief.
Your doctor may choose to use this medication for other reasons not listed
here. If you're unsure why you are taking this medication, please ask your doctor.
How should I use this medication?
Acetaminophen can be used by all age groups safely in recommended doses. Following
are recommended doses according to age group:
0 to under 4 months: 40 mg every 4 to 6 hours to a maximum of 200 mg
in one day
4 to under 12 months: 80 mg every 4 to 6 hours to a maximum of 400 mg
in one day
12 to under 24 months: 120 mg every 4 to 6 hours to a maximum of
600 mg in one day
2 to under 4 years: 160 mg every 4 to 6 hours to a maximum of 800 mg
in one day
4 to under 6 years: 240 mg every 4 to 6 hours to a maximum of 1,200 mg
in one day
6 to under 9 years: 320 mg every 4 to 6 hours to a maximum of 1,600 mg
in one day
9 to under 11 years: 400 mg every 4 to 6 hours to a maximum of 2,000 mg
in one day
11 to under 12 years: 480 mg every 4 to 6 hours to a maximum of
2,400 mg in one day
Children (general):10 to 15 mg per kg of body weight, every 4 to
6 hours, to a maximum of 65 mg/kg in 24 hours
Adults: 325 mg to 650 mg every 4 to 6 hours to a maximum of
4,000 mg in 24 hours
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as
body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor
has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the
way that you are taking the medication without talking to your doctor. Always
take acetaminophen exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Acetaminophen tablets, liquid, and suppositories can be used without regard
to food. This medicine is generally used as needed for pain or fever, except
in the case of osteoarthritis and some other chronic conditions, when it is
often taken on a regular basis in order to keep pain under control. In these
circumstances, if you miss a dose of this medicine and you remember within an
hour or so of the missed dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if
you do not remember until it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed
dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
When used for self-medication of pain, acetaminophen should not be used for
longer than ten days by adults or five days by children unless advised by a
doctor.
Store acetaminophen medications at room temperature and protect them from moisture
and light.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
Adults
Caplets
Regular Strength 325 mg
Each elongated, capsule-shaped white tablet, engraved "TYLENOL" on one side and "325" on the other side, contains acetaminophen 325 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cellulose, cornstarch, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol and sodium starch glycolate. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free.
Extra Strength 500 mg
Each elongated, capsule-shaped white tablet, engraved "TYLENOL" on one side and "500" on the other side, contains acetaminophen 500 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cellulose, cornstarch, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol and sodium starch glycolate. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free.
Gelcaps
Extra Strength 500 mg ("Rapid Release")
Each solid, capsule-shaped tablet, coated with red gelatin on one end, blue gelatin on the other end, a gray band between the two gelatin-coated ends, printed "TY" on one gelatin-coated end and "500" on the other gelatin-coated end, contains acetaminophen 500 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cellulose, corn starch, D&C Yellow no. 10, edetate calcium disodium, FD&C Blue no. 1, FD&C Red no. 40, gelatin, hypromellose, iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium propionate, sodium starch glycolate and titanium dioxide. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free.
Extended Release
ARTHRITIS PAIN 650 mg
Each elongated, white extended release tablet, engraved "TYLENOL ER" on one side, contains acetaminophen 650 mg (325 mg immediate release acetaminophen and 325 mg delayed release acetaminophen in a slow dissolving matrix). Nonmedicinal ingredients: carnauba wax, cellulose, cornstarch, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide and triacetin. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free.
8 HOUR 650 mg
Each elongated, white extended release tablet, engraved ''TYLENOL ER'' on one side, contains acetaminophen 650 mg (325 mg immediate release acetaminophen and 325 mg delayed release acetaminophen in a slow dissolving matrix). Nonmedicinal ingredients: carnauba wax, cellulose, cornstarch, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide and triacetin. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free.
Tablets
Regular Strength 325 mg
Each round, white tablet, engraved "TYLENOL" one side and "325" the other side, contains acetaminophen 325 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cellulose, cornstarch, magnesium stearate and sodium starch glycolate. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free.
Extra Strength 500 mg ("eZ TABS")
Each round, red, sweet-coated tablet, printed with "TYLENOL 500", contains acetaminophen 500 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: carnauba wax, cellulose, cornstarch, FD&C Red no. 40, FD&C Yellow no. 6, hypromellose, iron oxide black, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sucralose and titanium dioxide. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free.
Extra Strength 500 mg ("eZ TABS")
Each round, red, sweet-coated tablet, printed "TYLENOL 500", contains acetaminophen 500 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: carnauba wax, cellulose, corn starch, FD&C Red no. 40, FD&C Yellow no. 6, hypromellose, iron oxide black, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, sucralose and titanium dioxide. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free.
Children's
Tablets
Junior Strength 160 mg ("Meltaways" Bubblegum Burst)
Each pink, 5/8" round troche tablet with characteristic bubblegum odour, debossed with "TY" over "160" on one side, contains acetaminophen 160 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cellulose acetate, citric acid, D&C Red no. 7, dextrose, flavour, magnesium stearate, povidone and sucralose. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free.
Junior Strength 160 mg ("Meltaways" Grape Punch)
Each purple, 5/8" round troche tablet with characteristic grape odor, debossed with "TY" over "160" on one side, contains: acetaminophen 160 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cellulose acetate, citric acid, D&C Red no. 7, D&C Red no. 30, dextrose, FD&C Blue no. 1, flavor, magnesium stearate, povidone and sucralose. Energy: 15.4 kJ (3.7 kcal). Sodium: 0 mg. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free.
Children's 80 mg ("Meltaways" Bubblegum Burst)
Each pink, ½" round troche tablet with characteristic bubble gum odor, debossed with "TY" over "80"on one side, contains: acetaminophen 80 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cellulose acetate, citric acid, D&C Red no. 7, dextrose, flavor, magnesium stearate, povidone and sucralose. Energy: 9.8 kJ (2.3 kcal). Sodium: 0 mg. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free.
Children's 80 mg ("Meltaways" Grape Punch)
Each purple, ½" round troche tablet with characteristic grape odor, debossed with "TY" over "80" on one side, contains: acetaminophen 80 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cellulose acetate, citric acid, D&C Red no. 7, D&C Red no. 30, dextrose, FD&C Blue no. 1, flavor, magnesium stearate, povidone and sucralose. Energy: 9.8 kJ (2.3 kcal). Sodium: 0 mg. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free.
Children's 80 mg ("Meltaways" Wacky Watermelon)
Each pink, ½" round troche tablet with characteristic watermelon odor, debossed with "TY" over "80" on one side, contains: acetaminophen 80 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cellulose acetate, citric acid, D&C Red no. 30, dextrose, flavor, magnesium stearate, povidone and sucralose. Energy: 9.8 kJ (2.3 kcal). Sodium: 0 mg. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free.
Suspension
Children's 160 mg/5 mL (Banana Berry Twist)
Each 5 mL contains: acetaminophen 160 mg in a pink liquid vehicle with a strawberry-banana flavored taste. Nonmedicinal ingredients: butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cellulose, citric acid, corn syrup, FD&C Red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol and xanthan gum. Energy: 76.6 kJ/5 mL (18.3 kcal/5 mL). Sodium: 1.6 mg/5 mL. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free.
Children's 160 mg/5 mL (Bubblegum Burst)
Each 5 mL contains: acetaminophen 160 mg in a dark pink liquid vehicle with a bubble gum-flavored taste. Nonmedicinal ingredients: butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cellulose, citric acid, corn syrup, D&C Red no. 33, FD&C Red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol and xanthan gum. Energy: 76.6 kJ/5 mL (18.3 kcal/5 mL). Sodium: 1.6 mg/5 mL. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free.
Children's 160 mg/5 mL (Grape Punch)
Each 5 mL contains: acetaminophen 160 mg in a purple liquid vehicle with a grape-flavored taste. Nonmedicinal ingredients: butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cellulose, citric acid, corn syrup, D&C Red no. 33, FD&C Blue no. 1, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol and xanthan gum. Energy: 76.6 kJ/5 mL (18.3 kcal/5 mL). Sodium: 1.6 mg/5 mL. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free.
Suspension Drops
Infants' 80 mg/mL (Cherry)
Each mL contains: acetaminophen 80 mg in a red liquid vehicle with a cherry-flavored taste. Nonmedicinal ingredients: butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cellulose, citric acid, corn syrup, FD&C Red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol and xanthan gum. Energy: 14.6 kJ/mL (3.5 kcal/mL). Sodium: 0.3 mg/mL. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free.
Infants' 80mg/mL (Dye Free White Grape)
Each mL contains: acetaminophen 80 mg in a white to off-white liquid vehicle with a grape-flavored taste. Nonmedicinal ingredients: butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cellulose, citric acid, corn syrup, flavor, glycerin, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol and xanthan gum. Energy: 14.6 kJ/mL (3.5 kcal/mL). Sodium: 0.3 mg/mL. Gluten-, lactose- and tartrazine-free.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
This medication should not be taken by anyone who is allergic to the product
or any of its components
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