New Dosing Instructions for Extra Strength Tylenol Products

Important news.  Your pharmacy should be able to assist you with this as well, but here are the details...McNeil, the maker of Tylenol, is taking the lead in revising the dosing instructions for Extra Strength Tylenol and products containing acetaminophen. 

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The revised dosing instructions on the OTC label for Extra Strength TYLENOL® reflect the following changes:

• Take 2 caplets (1,000 mg) every 6 hours while symptoms last (revised from 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours;
• Not to take more than 6 caplets (3,000 mg) in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor (revised from 8 caplets in 24 hours).

The Warnings section will be modified to reflect the new daily dose. Specifically, the liver warning on the OTC label will continue to state that severe liver damage may occur if more than 4,000 mg in 24 hours of acetaminophen is taken.

For residents taking this drug or other OTC products containing acetaminophen, consult with your medical director, resident's physician and or pharmacist. Dosing outside these dosing instructions are left up to individual providers.