Tylenol is a drug that contains acetaminophen in its composition, with analgesic and antipyretic action, used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pains, such as headaches, menstrual pain or toothache, for example, in adults and children.
This drug can be purchased from a pharmacy for a price of approximately 4 to 27 reais, which will depend on the dose and size of the package, and can also be obtained in generic, for a lower price.
- Tylenol is indicated to reduce fever.
- Relieve mild to moderate pain associated with colds and flu.
- Headaches.
- Toothache.
- Back pain.
- Muscle pain.
- Pain associated with arthritis.
- Menstrual pain.
- Post-surgical pain and sore throat.
The dosage depends on the pharmaceutical form to use
For adults and children over 12 years, the recommended dose of Tylenol 500 mg is 1 to 2 tablets, 3 to 4 times daily and Tylenol 750 mg is 1 tablet, 3 to 5 times daily.
The drops can be used by adults and children:
Learn how to give Tylenol to your baby based on your weight
For children under 11 kg or 2 years the dose should be prescribed and guided by the pediatrician. Alcoholic beverages and, in the case of chronic alcoholic patients, doses greater than 2 grams should not be ingested during the use of acetaminophen.acetaminophen per day is not recommended, due to the toxic effects of the drug on the liver.
Although this is rare, during treatment with Tylenol, side effects such as hives, itching, redness in the body, allergic reactions and an increase in transaminases may occur.
Who shouldn’t use
Tylenol should not be used by people with hypersensitivity to formula components and in children under 12 years of age, in the case of tablets.
In children under 2 years of age, drinkable drops or suspension should only be administered on a doctor’s recommendation.