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TYLENOL® Extra Strength Coated Tablets for Adults come in a round tablet form and help temporarily reduce fever and relieve minor aches and pains such as headaches, muscular aches, minor arthritis pain and more. From the #1 doctor-recommended pain relief brand, each extra-strength pain relief coated tablet contains 500 milligrams of acetaminophen and is a safe and effective pain relief option when used as directed.
For adults and children 12 years of age and older.
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Active ingredient
Acetaminophen 500 mg (in each tablet)
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Inactive ingredients
Powdered Cellulose, Pregelatinized Starch, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Magnesium Stearate, Purified Water, FD&C Red no. 40 Aluminum Lake, Polyethylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, FD&C Yellow no. 6 Aluminum Lake, Polysorbate 80, Sucralose, Carnauba Wax, Iron Oxide, Hypromellose
Uses
temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Do not use
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
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.
Directions
do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)
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adults and children 12 years and over |
take 2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last |
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children under 12 years |
ask a doctor |
Other information
Call 1-877-895-3665 (toll-free) or 215-273-8755 (collect)
What is the difference between TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets and TYLENOL® Extra Strength Coated Tablets?
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Coated Tablets are round, red tablets with a sugar coating. Both products contain the same active ingredient, 500mg of acetaminophen.
What are opioids? Are all over-the-counter(OTC) TYLENOL® products “Opioid-Free,” or just TYLENOL® Extra Strength Coated Tablets?
Opioids are a class of prescription medications used to treat acute, severe pain. The active ingredient in all over-the-counter single ingredient, TYLENOL® products is acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is not an opioid.
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