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.
Adults and children 12 years and over
Take 2 capsules every 6 hours while symptoms last
Do not take more than 6 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
Do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor
2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last
Do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last
Not to exceed 6 gelcaps in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
Adults and children 12 years and over, apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
Adults and children 12 years and older, apply contents of one pouch to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
Remove a patch after at most 12 hours
Single-use patch. Do not reapply
Fold used patches so that the adhesive side sticks to itself and safely discard where children cannot get to them
Take 2 caplets every 4 hours while symptoms last
Do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours
2 caplets every 4 hours, swallow whole; do not crush, chew or dissolve
Do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours
2 caplets every 4 hours, swallow whole; do not crush, chew or dissolve
Do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours
2 caplets every 4 hours, swallow whole; do not crush, chew or dissolve
Do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours
2 caplets with water every 8 hours while symptoms last
Not to exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours
2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last
Not to exceed 6 gelcaps in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
Adults and children 12 years and over, apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily
Visit 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.