Tylenol ® Regular Strength
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each capsule)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headachemuscular achesbackacheminor pain of arthritisthe common coldtoothachepremenstrual and menstrual cramps
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 capsules (3,250 mg) in 24 hours for adults or 5 capsules (1,625 mg) in 24 hours for children. Severe liver damage may occur if
- adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- 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
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Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
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
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Ask a doctor before use if the user has liver disease
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
These could be signs of a serious condition.
- 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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
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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.
Directions
| adults and children 12 years and over | take 2 capsules every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms lastdo not take more than 10 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctordo not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor |
| children 6 years to under 12 years | take 1 capsule every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms lastdo not take more than 5 capsules in 24 hoursdo not use for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor |
| children under 6 years | ask a doctor |
- do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
Other information
- each capsule contains: potassium 25 mg
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity.
- do not use if carton is opened or if foil inner seal imprinted with "TYLENOL" is broken or missing
Inactive ingredients
ascorbyl palmitate, caprylic/capric triglycerides, dl-α-tocopherol, FD&C red no. 40, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, medium chain triglycerides, mono-diglycerides, oleic acid, phosphatidylcholines (soya), polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, potassium acetate, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide