About Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets
Non-opioid pain reliever and fever reducer
Used for
- Relief of mild to moderate pain
- Reduction of fever
Usual adult dose
Usually 500–1,000 mg every 6 hours as needed; do not exceed 3,000 mg daily without medical supervision.
Usual dose in children
Dosing is based on weight; commonly 10–15 mg/kg every 4–6 hours, maximum 5 doses in 24 hours.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Rash
- Rarely, severe allergic reaction
Important warnings
- Taking too much can cause severe liver damage.
- Avoid combining with other products containing acetaminophen.
- Risk of liver injury is higher with heavy alcohol use.
Pregnancy
Generally considered appropriate at recommended doses when needed; use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible with breastfeeding at recommended doses.
Interactions
- Warfarin: regular use may increase bleeding risk.
- Alcohol may increase liver injury risk.
- Other acetaminophen-containing medicines increase overdose risk.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.