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Frequently Asked Questions
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Overview & Uses

If you're reaching for pain reliever more often, you can feel better about using TYLENOL® 8 Hour. With just one dose, it silences body pain all day* without irritating your stomach the way aspirin or even ibuprofen can.

TYLENOL® 8 Hour's special bi-layer design has one layer that dissolves quickly for fast pain relief and a second time-released layer that offers continuous relief for up to 8 hours.

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Uses
Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
  • Muscular aches.
  • Backache.
  • Headache.
  • Toothache.
  • The common cold.
  • Menstrual cramps.
  • Minor pain of arthritis.
Temporarily reduces fever.

*Up to 8 hours. Use as directed.

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Available As

For adults & children 12 yrs & over:

TYLENOL® 8 Hour Caplets
* Use only as directed
Directions

Do not take more than directed

Adults & children 12 years & over:

  • Take 2 caplets every 8 hours with water.
  • Swallow whole-do not crush, chew or dissolve.
  • Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours.
  • Do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor.

Children under 12 years:
  • Ask a doctor.
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Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Acetaminophen
Purpose: Pain reliever/fever reducer

 
Active Ingredient Inactive Ingredients
Caplet Acetaminophen
650 mg in each caplet		 Carnauba wax, corn starch, FD&C Red #40, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, sucralose, triacetin
* Use only as directed
Warnings

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

  • more than 6 caplets 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
  • if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product

Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease.

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


Stop use and ask a doctor if:
  • 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.
* Use only as directed
Storage & Package Safety
  • Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid excessive heat 40°C (104°F).
  • Do not use if carton is opened or neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted with "Safety Seal®" is broken.
  • See end panel for lot number and expiration date.

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