Tylenol (Acetaminophen) - Summary

TYLENOL SUMMARY

Each Regular Strength TYLENOL® Tablet contains acetaminophen 325 mg. Each Extra Strength TYLENOL® Gelcap, Geltab, Caplet, or Tablet contains acetaminophen 500 mg. Extra Strength TYLENOL® Adult Liquid is alcohol-free and each 15 mL (1/2 fl oz or one tablespoonful) contains 500 mg acetaminophen. Each TYLENOL® Arthritis Pain Extended Relief Caplet and each TYLENOL® 8 Hour Extended Release Geltab/caplet contains acetaminophen 650 mg.

Regular Strength TYLENOL® Tablets, Extra Strength TYLENOL® Gelcaps, Geltabs, Caplets, or Tablets: temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

• headache · muscular aches · backache · arthritis
• the common cold · toothache · menstrual cramps

• temporarily reduces fever

Extra Strength TYLENOL® Adult Liquid: temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

• headache · muscular aches · backache · arthritis
• the common cold · toothache · menstrual cramps
• reduces fever

TYLENOL® Arthritis Pain Extended Release Geltabs/Caplets: temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

• arthritis · the common cold · headache · toothache
• muscular aches · backache · menstrual cramps

TYLENOL® 8 Hour Extended Release Geltabs/Caplets: 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

TYLENOL NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Tylenol (Acetaminophen)

Tylenol Liver Damage
Source: MedicineNet Liver Blood Tests Specialty [2007.08.27]

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Source: MedicineNet Tylenol Liver Damage Specialty [2005.06.03]

Acetaminophen Linked to Childhood Asthma (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Allergy News [2008.09.19]

Baby Acetaminophen Tied to Asthma
Source: MedicineNet Aches, Pain, Fever Specialty [2008.09.19]

Acetaminophen in Infancy May Be Risk Factor for Asthma
Source: MedPage Today Allergy & Immunology [2008.09.18]

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Published Studies Related to Tylenol (Acetaminophen)

A prospective, randomized, double-blind controlled trial of acetaminophen and diphenhydramine pretransfusion medication versus placebo for the prevention of transfusion reactions. [2008.07.30]

Efficacy and tolerability of coadministration of rizatriptan and acetaminophen vs rizatriptan or acetaminophen alone for acute migraine treatment. [2008.06]

Supra-additive effects of tramadol and acetaminophen in a human pain model. [2008.06]

Subjective, psychomotor, and physiological effects profile of hydrocodone/acetaminophen and oxycodone/acetaminophen combination products. [2008.05]

A randomized controlled trial comparing acetaminophen plus ibuprofen versus acetaminophen plus codeine plus caffeine after outpatient general surgery. [2008.03]

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Clinical Trials Related to Tylenol (Acetaminophen)

Acetaminophen Adduct Formation in Non-Drinkers Taking Therapeutic Doses of Acetaminophen for Ten Consecutive Days [Completed]

A Trial Comparing Combination Therapy of Acetaminophen Plus Ibuprofen Versus Tylenol #3 for the Treatment of Pain After Outpatient Surgery [Completed]

Comparing Intravenous and Oral Paracetamol for Cholecystectomy [Completed]

The Effect of Paracetamol in the Treatment of Non-Severe Malaria in Children in Guinea-Bissau [Active, not recruiting]

A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Tramadol HCl/Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone Bitartrate/Acetaminophen and Placebo in Patients With Pain From an Ankle Sprain With a Partial Torn Ligament [Completed]

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