In a recent study, 1/2 the people reported getting the same relief from regular Acetaminophen as extra strength. The point is to not over medicate. Show You have two choices here-- regular strength Acetaminophen and extra strength. Conventional wisdom would say bypass regular and take the heavy-duty stuff. But Consumer Reports found in a recent study, half of the people reported their pain was reduced by the same amount, whether they took the regular or extra strength. This
means relief with less medicine. Here's why it's important, Acetaminophen is found in more than 600 prescription and OTC meds. So, if you take it for a headache but it's already in another medicine you take, you might be over-medicating--and too much might damage your liver. Chances are, you take more in a day than you should. The threshold dose is 3,250 mg. That's 6-and a half of these 500-milligram pills. Use these charts to guide proper dosage for your patients 12 and older
*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.
*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.
mL = milliliter †The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.
*For children under 12 years, at healthcare professional's discretion. †The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.
*For children under 12 years, at healthcare professional's discretion. †The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.
*For children under 12 years, at healthcare professional's discretion. †The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.
*For children under 12 years, at healthcare professional's discretion. †The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.
*For children under 18 years of age, at healthcare professional’s discretion.
*Do not use in children under 12 years of age.
*Do not use in children under 12 years of age. This is not a complete list. Is acetaminophen 500 mg the same as Tylenol?Official answer. Yes, acetaminophen is the same as Tylenol. Acetaminophen is the generic name for the brand name medication Tylenol, made by McNeil Consumer. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever for mild to moderate pain, such as headaches, muscles aches, backache, and toothaches, and fevers.
What does acetaminophen 500mg do?Acetaminophen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from headaches, muscle aches, menstrual periods, colds and sore throats, toothaches, backaches, and reactions to vaccinations (shots), and to reduce fever.
What is another name for Extra Strength Tylenol?Generic Name: diphenhydramine-acetaminophen.
How many milligrams of acetaminophen are in Extra Strength Tylenol?Containing 500 mg of acetaminophen, TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets help temporarily reduce fever in adults and children 12 years and older, and provide powerful relief of tension headaches, minor back and muscle pain, minor arthritis pain and more.
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