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Overview & Uses

Available in Rapid Release Gels, TYLENOL® PM relieves your pain fast so you can sleep and feel refreshed after a good night’s rest.

While everyone has different sleep needs, the National Sleep Foundation recommends that most people get about eight hours of sleep per night.

Uses
Temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness.

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Available As

For adults and children ages 12 years and older:

Rapid Release Gelcaps
Vanilla Liquid
Caplets
Geltabs
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Directions

Do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)

TYLENOL® PM Rapid Release Gels, Caplets, and Geltabs
  • Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 2 caplets or geltabs at bedtime or as directed by a doctor.
  • Children under 12 years: Do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage.

TYLENOL® PM Vanilla Liquid
  • Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 2 tablespoons or 1 oz in dose cup provided at bedtime. Do not take more than 8 tablespoons in 24 hours.
  • Children under 12 years: Do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage.
* Use only as directed
Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Acetaminophen
Purpose: Pain reliever

Active Ingredient: Diphenhydramine HCl
Purpose: Nighttime sleep aid

 

Active Ingredients Inactive Ingredients
Rapid Release Gels

Acetaminophen 500 mg in each gelcap

Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg in each gelcap

Benzyl alcohol, black iron oxide, butylparaben, carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, crospovidone, D&C red #28, edetate calcium disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, propylparaben, red iron oxide, sodium citrate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium propionate, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide

Caplet Acetaminophen
500 mg in each caplet

Diphenhydramine HCl
25 mg in each caplet
Carnauba wax, FD&C Blue #1 aluminum lake, FD&C Blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium citrate, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide
Vanilla Liquid Acetaminophen
1000 mg in each
30 mL = 2 Tablespoons

Diphenhydramine HCl
50 mg in each
30 mL = 2 Tablespoons
Caramel color, carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, citric acid, FD&C red #40, flavors, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium benzoate, sorbitol solution, sucralose, sucrose
Geltab Acetaminophen
500 mg in each geltab

Diphenhydramine HCl
25 mg in each geltab
Benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, castor oil, cellulose, corn starch, D&C Red #28, edetate calcium disodium, FD&C Blue #1, gelatin, hypromellose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, propylparaben, sodium citrate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium propionate, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide
* Use only as directed

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 8 geltabs, caplets, gelcaps or tablespoons in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount.
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen.
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.

Do not use:
  • With any other drug containing acetaminophen(prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • In children under 12 years of age.
  • With any other products containing diphenhydramine, even ones used on skin.

Ask a doctor before use if you have:
  • Liver disease.
  • A breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
  • Trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland.
  • Glaucoma.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers.


When using this product:
  • Drowsiness will occur.
  • Avoid alcoholic drinks.
  • Do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:
  • Sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness.
  • Pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days.
  • Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days.
  • New symptoms occur.
  • Redness or swelling is present.

These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

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Storage & Package Safety

TYLENOL® PM Rapid Release Gels
  • Tamper Evident Packaging.
    • Carton: do not use if carton is opened or neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted with "Safety Seal®" is broken.
    • Label: do not use if neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted with "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing.
    • Pouch: do not use if pouch is opened.
  • Store between 20-25° C (68-77° F). Avoid high humidity.
  • See package for lot number and expiration date.

TYLENOL® PM Caplets
  • Tamper Evident Packaging
    • Carton: do not use if carton is opened or neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted with "Safety Seal®" is broken.
    • Label: do not use if neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted with "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing.
    • Pouch: do not use if pouch is opened.
  • Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • See end panel for lot number and expiration date.

TYLENOL® PM Geltabs
  • Tamper Evident Packaging.
    • Carton: do not use if carton is opened or neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted with "Safety Seal®" is broken.
    • Label: do not use if neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted with "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing.
    • Pouch: do not use if pouch is opened.
  • Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity.
  • See end panel for lot number and expiration date.

PM Vanilla Liquid
  • Do not use if plastic neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted with "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing.
  • Store between 20 – 25°C (68 – 77°F).
  • See panel for lot number and expiration date.

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