TYLENOL® is the #1 Doctor Recommended Brand for pain relief and fever reduction. TYLENOL® products contain the active ingredient acetaminophen and are formulated to temporarily reduce fever and relieve minor aches and pains. Below you will find dosing charts for several adult TYLENOL® products available in different forms – including tablets, liquid gels and dissolve packs – with information for the maximum dose. Use these dosing charts to help ensure safe use. Always read and follow the product label.
Headache + Muscle Pain
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2 powders every 6 hours while symptoms last
Not to exceed 6 powders in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
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2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last
Not to exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
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2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last
Not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
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2 tablets every 4-6 hours while symptoms last
Not to exceed 10 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
Learn more about TYLENOL® Regular Strength TabletsProduct Form

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2 capsules every 4-6 hours while symptoms last
Not to exceed 10 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
Learn more about TYLENOL® Regular Strength Liquid GelsProduct Form

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2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last
Not to exceed 6 gelcaps in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
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2 caplets with water every 8 hours while symptoms last
Not to exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours.
Learn more about TYLENOL® 8 HR Muscle Aches & PainProduct Form

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Adults and children 12 years and over, Take 20 mL (2 x 10 mL) every 4 hours while symptoms last. For adult dosing, the dosing cup needs to be filled to 10 mL line twice.
Do not take more than 5 doses (100 mL) in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
Learn more about TYLENOL® Family Liquid MedicineCold + Flu
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Take 30 mL in the dosing cup provided every 6 hours while symptoms last
Do not take more than 90 mL in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
Do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
Learn more about TYLENOL® Severe Cough + Sore Throat Night LiquidProduct Form

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2 caplets every 4 hours, swallow whole; do not crush, chew or dissolve
Do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours
Learn more about TYLENOL® Cold + Flu Severe For Day And Night TimeProduct Form

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2 caplets every 4 hours, swallow whole; do not crush, chew or dissolve
Do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours
Learn more about TYLENOL® Cold + Flu Severe MedicineProduct Form

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30 mL in the dosing cup provided every 4 hours while symptoms last, use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
Do not take more than 150 mL in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
Learn more about TYLENOL® Cold + Flu + Cough Nighttime LiquidProduct Form

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2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last
Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor.
Learn more about TYLENOL® Extra Strength Cold + Flu Multi-Action DaytimeProduct Form

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30 mL in the dosing cup provided every 4 hours while symptoms last, use only enclosed dosing cup designed for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.
Do not take more than 150 mL in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
Learn more about TYLENOL® Cold + Flu Severe Day LiquidProduct Form

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2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last
Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor.
Learn more about TYLENOL® Extra Strength Cold + Flu Multi-Action Day & NightSinus
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2 caplets every 4 hours, swallow whole; do not crush, chew or dissolve
Do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours
Learn more about TYLENOL® Sinus + Headache Daytime CapletsProduct Form

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2 caplets every 4 hours, swallow whole; do not crush, chew or dissolve
Do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours
Learn more about TYLENOL® Sinus Severe Daytime Pain RelieverArthritis Pain
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2 caplets with water every 8 hours while symptoms last
Not to exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours.
Learn more about TYLENOL® 8 HR Arthritis PainSleep + Pain
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2 caplets at bedtime if needed, or as directed by a doctor
Do not take more than directed.
Learn more about SIMPLY SLEEP® Nighttime Sleep Aid CapletsProduct Form

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2 caplets at bedtime
Do not take more than 2 caplets of this product in 24 hours
Learn more about TYLENOL® PM Extra StrengthProduct Form

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30 mL in the dosing cup provided at bedtime
Do not take more than 30 mL of this product in 24 hours
Learn more about TYLENOL® PM Extra Strength Liquid MedicineVisit GET RELIEF RESPONSIBLY® for a list of other common medicines you may be taking that contain acetaminophen. If you have any questions, we encourage you to talk to your healthcare professional or contact our Consumer Call Center at 1-877-414-7711.
Exceeding the Recommended Acetaminophen Dosage
Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours. Take only one product that contains acetaminophen at a time. Always read and follow the product label, and talk to your doctor if you have any questions.
In case of overdose, you should get medical help right away or contact the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if no signs or symptoms are noticed.
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