Dosing for Adults Acetaminophen Products
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.
Proactive Support* Muscle & Joint Supplements
Proactive Support* Muscle & Joint + Stress Supplements
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Easy to Swallow Caplets for Fast Pain and Headache Relief
Extra Strength TYLENOL® Rapid Release Gels
TYLENOL® PRECISE® Cooling
Pain Relieving Cream
TYLENOL® PRECISE® Pain Relieving Cream
TYLENOL® PRECISE® Warming
Pain Relieving Cream
TYLENOL® PRECISE® Nighttime
Pain Relieving Cream
TYLENOL® Sinus Severe Daytime Caplets
TYLENOL® Cold Extra Strength Severe Cough + Sore Throat Daytime Caplets
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Cough + Sore Throat Day & Night Caplets
TYLENOL® PM Extra Strength
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.