Tylenol
Generic Name:
Brand Names:
Tylenol
Tylenol Description:
Tylenol is sold over-the-counter alone or in combination with other medications to treat head and body aches, arthritis pain, sinus and allergy symptoms, cold and flu symptoms, and sleeplessness. Tylenol with codeine is only given as a prescription.
Tylenol Side Effects:
Treatment with Tylenol may cause the following side effects:
- Rash
- Hives
- Itching
- Swelling
- Difficulty breathing
- Allergic reaction
For more information, visit our Tylenol side effects page.
Tylenol Uses:
Tylenol treats pain from headaches, muscle aches, toothaches, backaches, menstrual periods, colds, sore throats, arthritis, and fever symptoms. Tylenol alters the body’s reception of pain and cools the body for fever reduction.
Tylenol Interactions:
Other medications may interact with Tylenol or increase the risk of side effects. Discuss any medications, supplements, or vitamins with your doctor before taking Tylenol.
The following medications may interact with Tylenol:
- Acenocoumarol
- Carbamazepine
- Isoniazid
- Phenytoin (Dilantin)
- Warfarin (Coumadin)
- Zidovudine
Patients with a history or current diagnosis of any of following conditions should consult their doctor before treatment with Tylenol:
- Alcohol abuse
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Tylenol Dosage Information:
Typical Dosage Recommendations
Patients should take Tylenol exactly as prescribed by a doctor, as dosage recommendations differ for the treatment of various conditions.
Tylenol may be sold or prescribed as a chewable or effervescent tablet, capsule, or liquid. The amount of Tylenol taken will depend on the strength of the dose and the medical condition you are treating. The time, number of doses, and the length of treatment will depend on the severity and type of symptoms treated.
There is a potential for liver and kidney damage if you take more Tylenol than recommended by package labeling. Children 12 years and younger should not take Tylenol more than five times a day.
Missing a Dose of Tylenol
If you miss a dose of prescribed Tylenol, take it as soon as your remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for your missed dose.
Over-the-counter Tylenol is usually taken as needed.
Tylenol Overdose
If you overdose on Tylenol, seek immediate emergency medical treatment. Patients who overdose on this medication may experience the following symptoms:
- Diarrhea
- Sweating
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Swelling or pain in upper abdomen
- Flu-like symptoms
- Jaundice
- Fatigue
- Bleeding
- Bruising
Signs of Tylenol overdose may appear two to four days after the initial overdose.
Tylenol FDA Approval:
May 26, 1976
Tylenol Recall/Black Box Warning Information:
Tylenol Recalls
A voluntary recall was issued by McNeil Pharmaceuticals in January 2010 for several varieties of over-the-counter Tylenol medications. The recall was initiated following cases of unusual moldy, musty, or mildew-like odors that led to temporary and non-serious gastrointestinal side effects.
A recall was issued in September 2009 for several lots of children’s Tylenol brands because “the raw material used to manufacture the finished product may have been contaminated with B cepacia”. (Recall # D-1952-2009 through D-1965-2009)
A recall was issued in January 2006 for Tylenol Sinus Nighttime Caplets because of a packaging discrepancy with the medication’s blister pack. (Recall # D-084-6) An additional recall was issued for Children’s Tylenol Soft Chews with a “label error in declared strength” and for Children’s Tylenol Oral Suspension for a “presence of foreign substance”. (Recall # D-089-6, D-090-6, D-091-6)
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