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Products & Dosage Information for Patients 12 and Older

Adult Products

For patients 11 years and younger, see Pediatric Products & Dosage

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A package of TYLENOL® Regular Strength Liquid Gels for pain relief and fever reduction.

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Product Details

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

DOSAGE FREQUENCY*

DIRECTIONS

Acetaminophen
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

Proper Use & Instructions

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.

A package of TYLENOL® Regular Strength Tablets for pain relief and fever reduction.

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Product Details

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

DOSAGE FREQUENCY*

DIRECTIONS

Acetaminophen
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

Proper Use & Instructions

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 Tablets packaging for dosing children under 12 years.
†The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.

A package of TYLENOL® Family, Children & Adults Oral Suspension pain and fever liquid.

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Product Details

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

DOSAGE FREQUENCY

DIRECTIONS

Acetaminophen
160 mg (in each 5 mL)

Take every 4 hours while symptoms last

Not to exceed 5 doses in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

Dosage
IF POSSIBLE, USE WEIGHT TO DOSE; OTHERWISE, USE AGE.

WEIGHT

AGE

DOSE*

Under 24 lbs

Under 2 years

Ask a doctor

24-35 lbs

2-3 years

5 mL

36-47 lbs

4-5 years

7.5 mL

48-59 lbs

6-8 years

10 mL

60-71 lbs

9-10 years

12.5 mL

72-95 lbs

11 years

15 mL

96 lbs and over

Adults and children 12 years and over

20 mL

Proper Use & Instructions

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.Note: For children under 12 years, the maximum daily amount is 5 doses in 24 hours.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.

mL = milliliter
*Or as directed by a doctor.
†The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.

A package of TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets for pain relief and fever reduction in adults.

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Product Details

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

DOSAGE FREQUENCY

DIRECTIONS

Acetaminophen
500 mg (in each caplet)

2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last

Not to exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

Total labeled daily dose: 3000 mg/day

Proper Use & Instructions

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.

*For children under 12 years, at healthcare professional's discretion.
†The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.

A package of TYLENOL® Extra Strength Coated Tablets for pain relief & fever reduction in adults.

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Product Details

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

DOSAGE FREQUENCY*

DIRECTIONS

Acetaminophen
500 mg (in each tablet)

2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last

Not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

Total labeled daily dose: 3000 mg/day

Proper Use & Instructions

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.

*For children under 12 years, at healthcare professional's discretion.
†The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.

A package of TYLENOL® Extra Strength Dissolve Packs for pain relief & fever reduction in adults.

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Product Details

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

DOSAGE FREQUENCY*

DIRECTIONS

Acetaminophen
500 mg (in each powder)

2 powders every 6 hours while symptoms last

Not to exceed 6 powders in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

Total labeled daily dose: 3000 mg/day

Proper Use & Instructions

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.

*For children under 12 years, at healthcare professional's discretion.
†The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.

A package of TYLENOL® Extra Strength Rapid Release Gels for adult pain relief & fever reduction.

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Product Details

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

DOSAGE FREQUENCY*

DIRECTIONS

Acetaminophen
500 mg (in each gelcap)

2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last

Not to exceed 6 gelcaps in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

Total labeled daily dose: 3000 mg/day

Proper Use & Instructions

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.

*For children under 12 years, at healthcare professional's discretion.
†The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.

A package of TYLENOL® 8HR Arthritis Pain tablets for adult pain relief and fever reduction.

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Product Details

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

DOSAGE FREQUENCY*

DIRECTIONS

Acetaminophen
650 mg (in each bi-layer tablet)

2 bi-layer tablets every 8 hours with water

Not to exceed 6 bi-layer tablets in 24 hours

Total labeled daily dose: 3900 mg/day

Proper Use & Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.

*For children under 18 years of age, at healthcare professional’s discretion.

A package of TYLENOL® 8HR Muscle Aches & Pain tablets for adult pain relief and fever reduction.

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Product Details

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

DOSAGE FREQUENCY*

DIRECTIONS

Acetaminophen
650 mg (in each bi-layer tablet)

2 bi-layer tablets every 8 hours with water

Not to exceed 6 bi-layer tablets in 24 hours

Total labeled daily dose: 3900 mg/day

Proper Use & Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.

*Do not use in children under 12 years of age.

A package of TYLENOL® PM Extra Strength Caplets for adult pain relief and sleep aid.

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Product Details

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

DOSAGE FREQUENCY*

DIRECTIONS

Acetaminophen
500 mg Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg

(in each caplet)

2 caplets at bedtime

Not to exceed 2 caplets in 24 hours

Total labeled daily dose: Acetaminophen 1000 mg/day Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg/day

Proper Use & Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.

*Do not use in children under 12 years of age.