Patients may have questions about over-the-counter analgesics. Use the information below to help them find the TYLENOL® product that’s right for them. Remember, many medicines contain the same active ingredient, so remind patients to use ONLY 1 medicine containing the same active ingredient at a time.
PROFESSIONAL DISCRETIONARY DOSING: To help encourage the safe use of acetaminophen, in 2011, the makers of TYLENOL® lowered the labeled maximum daily dose for single-ingredient TYLENOL® Extra Strength (acetaminophen) products sold in the US from 8 pills/day (4000 mg) to 6 pills/day (3000 mg). The dosage interval also changed from 2 pills every 4 to 6 hours to 2 pills every 6 hours. If pain or fever persists at the total labeled daily dose, healthcare professionals may exercise their discretion and recommend up to 4000 mg/day.*
*The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.
Not more than 3 to 4 times daily
Adults and children 12 years and over:
Children under 12 years:
FOR EXTERNAL USE
Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or symptoms persists for more than 7 days, and if symptoms clear up but occur again within a few days.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products.
Not more than 3 to 4 times daily
Adults and children 12 years and over:
Children under 12 years:
FOR EXTERNAL USE
Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens or symptoms persists for more than 7 days, and if symptoms clear up but occur again within a few days.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products.
325 mg (in each capsule)
2 capsules every 4-6 hours while symptoms last
Not to exceed 10 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
Total labeled daily dose:
3250 mg/day
PROFESSIONAL DISCRETIONARY DOSAGE: If pain or fever persists at the total labeled daily dose, healthcare professionals may exercise their discretion and recommend up to 4000 mg/day. †
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.
*Consult TYLENOL® Regular Strength liquid gels packaging for dosing children under 12 years.
†The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.
325 mg (in each tablet)
2 tablets every 4-6 hours while symptoms last
Not to exceed 10 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
Total labeled daily dose:
3250 mg/day
PROFESSIONAL DISCRETIONARY DOSAGE: If pain or fever persists at the total labeled daily dose, healthcare professionals may exercise their discretion and recommend up to 4000 mg/day. †
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.
*Consult TYLENOL® Regular Strength tablet packaging for dosing children under 12 years.
†The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.
160 mg (in each 5 mL)