Monograph Details
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Pain & Pyrexia
> Nonnarcotic analgesics
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TYLENOL |
| Manufacturer |
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McNeil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Analgesic/antipyretic. |
| Generic Name |
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Acetaminophen 325mg; scored tabs. |
| Also |
• EXTRA STRENGTH TYLENOL
• EXTRA STRENGTH TYLENOL GOTABS
• TYLENOL ADULT EXTRA STRENGTH LIQUID
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| Indications |
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Minor aches and pain. Fever. |
| Children |
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Under 6 yrs: use pediatric forms. 6–11 yrs: 325mg every 4–6 hours; max 1.625g/day. |
| Adults |
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650mg every 4–6 hours; max 4g/day. |
| Precautions |
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Hepatic dysfunction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Hepatotoxicity risk increased by chronic, heavy alcohol use. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Hepatotoxicity (overdosage). |
| How Supplied |
Tabs 325mg—100
Ext str tabs—30, 60, 100, 200
Ext str caplets—10, 24, 50, 100, 175, 250
Ext str geltabs—24, 50, 100
Ext str gelcaps—24, 50, 100, 225
Ext str rapid release gels—72, 100
Ext str GoTabs—6
Adult liq—8oz |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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