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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. Keep this 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	take 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last do not take more than 12 caplets in 24 hours do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
children 6-11 years	take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last do not take more than 5 caplets in 24 hours do not use for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor
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 #40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide.

Storage

Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Other

See New WARNINGS Information

Distributed By: Mcneil Consumer Healthcare, Division Of Mcneil - 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 professional before 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 is taking 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 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 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 professional before 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 is taking blood thinning drug warfarin.

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