Tylenol (Acetaminophen)

Tylenol
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Generic:
Acetaminophen
Indications:
fever
Analogs:
Panadol Advil Motrin Aleve Aspirin Excedrin Paracetamol Calpol Ibuprofen Naproxen Diclofenac Voltaren Celebrex
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Dosages

Tylenol 500 mg

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Manufacturers

Alkem Laboratories Ltd.Angelini Pharmabene-Arzneimittel GmbHFerrer Internacional SAGlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Australia (Haleon)Haleon UKMcNeil Consumer Healthcareratiopharm GmbHSandoz FarmacéuticaSanofi-Aventis AustraliaSanofi Winthrop IndustrieSTADA Arzneimittel AGUPSA SAS

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Brand Names

Also known as (by country):
CountryBrand Names
United Kingdom
Panadol
Australia
Panadol Panamax
New Zealand
Cold & Flu Max Disprol Lemsip Cold & Flu Original Pacimol Pamol Panadol Paracare Parapaed Paratabs Perfalgan

FAQ

No. Acetaminophen 500 mg oral tablets are available without a prescription in the United States as over-the-counter pain relievers and fever reducers.

Plain acetaminophen 500 mg tablets are not expected to cause drowsiness or impair driving when taken as directed. Do not drive if illness, an unexpected reaction, or another medicine is affecting your alertness.

They may not be the same. Inactive ingredients can vary by manufacturer and package, and the exact supplied product's excipients are not confirmed in advance; check the received package label if you need to avoid a particular ingredient.

Do not take the tablets until the discrepancy has been checked. Compare the active ingredient, strength, dosage form, package label, lot number, expiration date, and tablet imprint when present, then keep the package available for order verification.

Store the tablets at 68-77°F and protect them from excessive heat and moisture. Keep them in their labeled container and out of reach of children and pets.

These tablets are taken by mouth and may be taken with or without food. For adults and children age 12 years and older, a common labeled regimen is 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed, with no more than 6 tablets in 24 hours; follow the package directions and count acetaminophen from all medicines taken that day.

Acetaminophen is used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain, including common aches such as headache, toothache, muscle aches, and menstrual pain. It is an analgesic and antipyretic, not an anti-inflammatory medicine.

During pregnancy, ask a health professional before use. If breastfeeding, also ask a health professional before use; this is the precaution given for US over-the-counter acetaminophen products.

Description

What Is Tylenol?

ACETAMINOPHENWhen taken in therapeutic doses, Tylenol (Acetaminophen or Paracetamol) is an analgesic-antipyretic with minimal adverse effects for the majority of people. However, when consumed in massive amounts, it is a strong hepatotoxin that can cause liver necrosis.

A massive, single overdose (> 10 g or > 30 regular-strength or > 15-20 extra-strength pills) taken in a suicide attempt is the primary cause of the majority of acetaminophen-related liver injuries. A therapeutic amount that is administered in tiny doses over time may accumulate to a level high enough to cause liver damage. Even a single therapeutic dosage of 3 g or several dosages of 4-8 g per day for two-seven days can cause liver damage in alcoholics. Patients may also be more vulnerable to hepatic harm from repeated therapeutic dosages of the drug if they have preexisting hepatic illness, malnutrition, or wasting conditions.

How Does It Work?

Acetaminophen is quickly absorbed when taken orally at therapeutic quantities; peak plasma concentrations are obtained in 30 to 60 minutes. It is metabolized in the liver by conjugating (70% to 80%) with sulfate or glucuronide, which is then eliminated in the urine. The medication is oxidized to produce catechol metabolites and 3-hydroxy- and 3-methoxy-acetaminophen in about 5% to 10% of cases.

The cytochrome P-450 mixed-function oxidase (MFO) system breaks down an additional 5-10% of the medication to produce the reactive metabolite N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine (NAPQI). Usually, the cysteine moiety of cytosolic glutathione interacts with this hazardous intermediate, resulting in the excretion of thioethers in the urine. The hazardous metabolite attaches to essential hepatocyte proteins and causes cell death if it exceeds the cellular glutathione level.

How to Take

It is recommended that oral tablets, capsules, or gel caps be taken with a full glass of water. Tylenol can be taken with or without food.

Rectal suppository:

  • Open the suppository package.
  • Place inside the rectum.
  • If the suppository is overly soft, run some cold water over it or chill it for half an hour in the refrigerator.

Probability of Hepatic Damage

The following factors determine the possibility that a high dose of the medicine can cause liver damage.

Patient's Age

Compared to adults, young children often experience a far lower incidence of hepatotoxicity from acetaminophen overdose.

Total Amount Consumed

In most cases, the total hazardous single dose exceeds 15 g. However, lower single dosages of 3 to 6 g have occasionally been toxic.

Blood Level Reached

Blood levels four and ten hours after consumption are correlated with the degree of liver damage. The harm is frequently serious if blood levels are more than 300 mg/dL after four hours. Generally, levels less than 150 mg/dL are safe. A nomogram that aids in predicting liver damage linked to certain Tylenol blood levels was assessed four to twelve hours after use.

The Functions of the P-450 MFO Mechanism

When Tylenol is consumed in large dosages (> 10 mg), the pace of formation of the toxic metabolite influences the toxicity of the medicine. The drug's ability for the liver to sulfate and glucuronidate is exceeded, leading to an increase in the absolute and relative levels of the hazardous metabolite being metabolized by the P-450 MFO system. Additionally, the biotransformation of Tylenol to the hazardous metabolite is accelerated by prior activation of the P-450 MFO system by persistent alcohol consumption or by medications known to activate the P-450 system, such as barbiturates and phenytoin.

Sufficient Stocks of Glutathione

Glutathione levels in hepatic tissue are essential for the harmful effects of Tylenol when the toxic metabolite depletes more than 70% of the hepatic glutathione stores or when the tissue glutathione levels are low due to prior fasting, malnutrition, or alcohol use, toxicity, and cell necrosis result.

Alcoholics' Hepatotoxicity

Therapeutic dosages of Tylenol in alcoholics have been associated with severe hepatotoxicity in several cases. This is because starvation lowers the clearance of the poisonous metabolite since it lowers hepatic glutathione levels, and persistent alcohol consumption increases the synthesis of hazardous metabolite by the previously induced P-450 MFO system.

The centraxonial location of the hepatic injury is in line with the location of the enzymes in charge of the drug's metabolism. Centrally dilated and congested sinusoids are common. There is modest inflammatory infiltration and severe hemorrhagic hepatocellular necrosis but no steatosis.

Research on Diagnosis

With less significant increases in serum alkaline phosphatase, serum levels of glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (aspartate aminotransferase) and glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (alanine aminotransferase) are typically increased into the thousands. Most of the time, early and serious coagulation abnormalities are present together with an elevated prothrombin time. Values more than twice the normal range indicate a dire prognosis. Bilirubin levels are often somewhat high.

There is variation in the severity of the liver injury. Four to eighteen days following drug consumption, fulminant hepatic failure may progress and result in death.

Other Organs Damage

Overuse of Tylenol can harm other organs. It is possible to experience renal failure accompanied by acute tubular necrosis and cardiac injury, as shown by abnormalities in the ECG.

Recuperation

Within three months, the hepatic architecture returns to normal if the patient recovers from the acute episode.

Overdose

Treatments of overdose have included cholestyramine or activated charcoal administration to lessen the drug's absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, or hemodialysis or hemoperfusion to increase the drug's clearance from plasma. These methods are all ineffective.

Precautions

According to a study that examined umbilical cord blood samples, infants who were exposed to the most Acetaminophen were around three times as likely to receive an autistic spectrum disorder or ADHD diagnosis in childhood. 

If you're using it to treat a fever, measure your temperature before taking any acetaminophen dose and record the result. If the temperature is 38° C (100° F) or above while you are getting chemotherapy, call your doctor immediately. Inform your doctor if the fever persists for more than two days if you are not undergoing chemotherapy.

Avoid taking more pills than your doctor has prescribed. Overdosing on pills can seriously harm the liver.

Inform your physician if you have severe renal disease or liver disease.

Restrict alcohol intake if you take Tylenol regularly. 

Specific medical tests may be impacted by acetaminophen use. For instance, some blood sugar tests may give diabetic patients inaccurate results.

Acetaminophen is an active element in several combination drugs (such as cough and cold remedies). Before taking Tylenol, carefully read the labels of all other medications you take.

Keep out of children's reach and away from heat, direct light, and moisture.

Please call your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse for further information about this drug.

Side Effects

Here is the table with the most common side effects of Tylenol.

Side Effect Description
Nausea A feeling of discomfort in the stomach, often leading to the urge to vomit.
Liver Damage Prolonged or excessive use of Tylenol can lead to liver toxicity.
Allergic Reaction Some individuals may experience allergic responses, such as rash, itching, or swelling.
Headache Ironically, one of the side effects can be a headache, although Tylenol is primarily used to relieve headaches.
Stomach Pain Abdominal discomfort or pain may occur, particularly if Tylenol is taken on an empty stomach.
Dizziness Feeling lightheaded or unsteady, especially when standing up quickly after taking Tylenol.
Medically reviewed by
Jennifer Bowles
Pharmacologist
Updated August 11, 2026

Customer questions

Asked by James K, Dallas, United States

My order arrived, and I want to make sure I received what I selected. Where on the package do I check the ingredient and strength?

Answered by Support team

Check the package label for "acetaminophen" as the active ingredient, "500 mg" as the strength, and "tablet" as the dosage form. Also compare the manufacturer name, lot number, expiration date, and tablet imprint if one is present.

Asked by Derek, Jacksonville, United States

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Asked by Carlos, San Diego, United States

I sometimes have a drink with dinner. Is it okay to take these acetaminophen tablets that evening?

Answered by Support team
Medical reviewed by Lynette Ellis

Avoid alcohol while taking acetaminophen because alcohol can increase the risk of liver damage. This is especially important for people who drink heavily or regularly, have liver disease, or use other medicines containing acetaminophen.

Product specifications

Active ingredientAcetaminophen
Drug classAnalgesic and antipyretic
Dosage formTablet
Available strengths500 mg
RouteOral
StorageStore at 68-77°F; protect from excessive heat and moisture.
ATC codeN02BE01

Regulatory information

United States: medicine status
Regulatory statusTylenol acetaminophen 500 mg oral products are marketed in the United States as over-the-counter (OTC) analgesic and antipyretic drug products subject to FDA OTC drug requirements.
Prescription statusNo prescription is required for acetaminophen 500 mg Tylenol oral products in the United States when sold as OTC products.
Official labelingCurrent US product labels, including Drug Facts information, warnings, and inactive ingredients, can be checked in the DailyMed drug-label database.
Safety monitoringSuspected serious adverse events or product-quality problems may be reported to the FDA MedWatch program.

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