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TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets
Extra Strength
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets
FSA/HSA Eligible

TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets

For Adult Headache, Muscle Pain & Fever Relief, 500 mg Acetaminophen

Count

  • Fast, strong pain relief: TYLENOL® Extra Strength caplets are a pain reliever and fever reducer for adults; TYLENOL® extra strength with acetaminophen 500 mg can be used by children who are 12 years and older

  • Acetaminophen 500mg: Extra strength TYLENOL® is a trusted non-aspirin or ibuprofen option that provides effective, temporary relief from minor aches and pains; will not irritate your stomach the way aspirin or even ibuprofen can

  • Effective relief: Extra strength TYLENOL® contains 500 mg acetaminophen and can help with your headache, backache, menstrual cramps, and minor arthritis pain

  • Recommended: Turn to TYLENOL®, the #1 Doctor Recommended pain relief brand;* take 2 acetaminophen caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last. Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor

  • Powerful relief: A powerful medicine, clinically proven; an over-the-counter medication, TYLENOL® Extra Strength contains 500 mg acetaminophen and is FSA/HSA eligible; check your plan for details as plans may vary

*Based on a Survey of Doctors (IQVIA 2025)

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  1. Uses
  2. Ingredients
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Product Details

Temporarily:

  • Reduces fever

  • Relieves minor aches and pains due to:

    • The common cold

    • Headache

    • Backache

    • Minor pain of arthritis

    • Toothache

    • Muscular aches

    • Premenstrual and menstrual cramps

Active Ingredients (in each caplet)

Purpose

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Pain reliever/fever reducer

 Inactive Ingredients

carnauba wax*, corn starch*, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, modified starch*, polyethylene glycol*, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, shellac, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide

*Contains one or more of these ingredients

Do not take more than directed.

See overdose warning

Age

Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and over

• Take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last
• Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
• Do not take for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor

Children under 12 years

Ask a doctor

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

  • more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours

  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen

  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

 Allergy alert : Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

  • skin reddening

  • blisters

  • rash

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

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 : 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.

  • Store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)

  • Do not use if carton is opened. Do not use if foil inner seal imprinted with "TYLENOL" is broken or missing

This website contains current product information and may differ from the information on the product packaging you may have.

Pediatrician Recommended

#1 Doctor Recommended Pain Relief Brand*

*Based on a survey of doctors (IQVIA 2025)

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