What Is the Max Dose of Tylenol I Can Take

Use these charts to guide proper dosage for your patients 12 and older

Patients may have questions about over-the-counter analgesics. Use the information below to help them find the TYLENOL® product that's right for them. Remember, many medicines contain the same active ingredient, so remind patients to use ONLY 1 medicine containing the same active ingredient at a time.

PROFESSIONAL DISCRETIONARY DOSING: To help encourage the safe use of acetaminophen, in 2011, the makers of TYLENOL® lowered the labeled maximum daily dose for single-ingredient TYLENOL® Extra Strength (acetaminophen) products sold in the US from 8 pills/day (4000 mg) to 6 pills/day (3000 mg). The dosage interval also changed from 2 pills every 4 to 6 hours to 2 pills every 6 hours. If pain or fever persists at the total labeled daily dose, healthcare professionals may exercise their discretion and recommend up to 4000 mg/day.*

*The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.

Regular Strength TYLENOL® Regular Strength Liquid Gels
	ACTIVE INGREDIENT ACTIVE INGREDIENT, DOSAGE* & DIRECTIONS	DOSAGE FREQUENCY*	DIRECTIONS
	Acetaminophen 325 mg (in each capsule)	2 capsules every 4-6 hours while symptoms last	Not to exceed 10 capsules in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor Total labeled daily dose: 3250 mg/day
PROFESSIONAL DISCRETIONARY DOSAGE: If pain or fever persists at the total labeled daily dose, healthcare professionals may exercise their discretion and recommend up to 4000 mg/day.†		IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.

*Consult TYLENOL® Regular Strength liquid gels packaging for dosing children under 12 years.

†The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.

Regular Strength TYLENOL® Regular Strength Tablets
	ACTIVE INGREDIENT ACTIVE INGREDIENT, DOSAGE* & DIRECTIONS	DOSAGE FREQUENCY*	DIRECTIONS
	Acetaminophen 325 mg (in each tablet)	2 tablets every 4-6 hours while symptoms last	Not to exceed 10 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor Total labeled daily dose: 3250 mg/day
PROFESSIONAL DISCRETIONARY DOSAGE: If pain or fever persists at the total labeled daily dose, healthcare professionals may exercise their discretion and recommend up to 4000 mg/day.†		IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.

*Consult TYLENOL® Regular Strength tablet packaging for dosing children under 12 years.

†The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.

TYLENOL® Family, Children & Adults Oral Suspension
	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	DOSAGE FREQUENCY	DIRECTIONS
	Acetaminophen 160 mg (in each 5 mL)	Take every 4 hours while symptoms last	Not to exceed 5 doses in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor
	IF POSSIBLE, USE WEIGHT TO DOSE; OTHERWISE, USE AGE.
	WEIGHT	AGE	DOSE*
	Under 24 lbs	Under 2 years	Ask a doctor
	24-35 lbs	2-3 years	5 mL
	36-47 lbs	4-5 years	7.5 mL
	48-59 lbs	6-8 years	10 mL
	60-71 lbs	9-10 years	12.5 mL
	72-95 lbs	11 years	15 mL
	96 lbs and over	Adults and children 12 years and over	20 mL
PROFESSIONAL DISCRETIONARY DOSAGE: If pain or fever persists at the total labeled daily dose, healthcare professionals may exercise their discretion and recommend up to 4000 mg/day.† Note: For children under 12 years, the maximum daily amount is 5 doses in 24 hours.		IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.

mL = milliliter
*Or as directed by a doctor.

†The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.

Extra Strength TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets
	ACTIVE INGREDIENT ACTIVE INGREDIENT, DOSAGE* & DIRECTIONS	DOSAGE FREQUENCY*	DIRECTIONS
	Acetaminophen 500 mg (in each caplet)	2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last	Not to exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor Total labeled daily dose: 3000 mg/day
PROFESSIONAL DISCRETIONARY DOSAGE: If pain or fever persists at the total labeled daily dose, healthcare professionals may exercise their discretion and recommend up to 4000 mg/day.†		IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.

*For children under 12 years, at healthcare professional's discretion.

†The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.

Extra Strength TYLENOL® Extra Strength Coated Tablets
	ACTIVE INGREDIENT ACTIVE INGREDIENT, DOSAGE* & DIRECTIONS	DOSAGE FREQUENCY*	DIRECTIONS
	Acetaminophen 500 mg (in each tablet)	2 tablets every 6 hours while symptoms last	Not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor Total labeled daily dose: 3000 mg/day
PROFESSIONAL DISCRETIONARY DOSAGE: If pain or fever persists at the total labeled daily dose, healthcare professionals may exercise their discretion and recommend up to 4000 mg/day.†		IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.

*For children under 12 years, at healthcare professional's discretion.

†The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.

Extra Strength TYLENOL® Extra Strength Dissolve Packs
	ACTIVE INGREDIENT ACTIVE INGREDIENT, DOSAGE* & DIRECTIONS	DOSAGE FREQUENCY*	DIRECTIONS
	Acetaminophen 500 mg (in each powder)	2 powders every 6 hours while symptoms last	Not to exceed 6 powders in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor Total labeled daily dose: 3000 mg/day
PROFESSIONAL DISCRETIONARY DOSAGE: If pain or fever persists at the total labeled daily dose, healthcare professionals may exercise their discretion and recommend up to 4000 mg/day.†		IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.

*For children under 12 years, at healthcare professional's discretion.

†The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.

Extra Strength TYLENOL® Rapid Release Gels
	ACTIVE INGREDIENT ACTIVE INGREDIENT, DOSAGE* & DIRECTIONS	DOSAGE FREQUENCY*	DIRECTIONS
	Acetaminophen 500 mg (in each gelcap)	2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last	Not to exceed 6 gelcaps in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor Total labeled daily dose: 3000 mg/day
PROFESSIONAL DISCRETIONARY DOSAGE: If pain or fever persists at the total labeled daily dose, healthcare professionals may exercise their discretion and recommend up to 4000 mg/day.†		IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.

*For children under 12 years, at healthcare professional's discretion.

†The efficacy and safety of TYLENOL® at 4000 mg/day are well established.

Extended Release TYLENOL® 8HR Arthritis Pain Tablets
	ACTIVE INGREDIENT ACTIVE INGREDIENT, DOSAGE* & DIRECTIONS	DOSAGE FREQUENCY*	DIRECTIONS
	Acetaminophen 650 mg (in each bi-layer tablet)	2 bi-layer tablets every 8 hours with water	Not to exceed 6 bi-layer tablets in 24 hours Total labeled daily dose: 3900 mg/day
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.

*For children under 18 years of age, at healthcare professional's discretion.

Extended Release TYLENOL® 8HR Muscle Aches & Pain Tablets
	ACTIVE INGREDIENT ACTIVE INGREDIENT, DOSAGE* & DIRECTIONS	DOSAGE FREQUENCY*	DIRECTIONS
	Acetaminophen 650 mg (in each bi-layer tablet)	2 bi-layer tablets every 8 hours with water	Not to exceed 6 bi-layer tablets in 24 hours Total labeled daily dose: 3900 mg/day
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.

*Do not use in children under 12 years of age.

PM Extra Strength TYLENOL® PM Extra Strength Caplets
	ACTIVE INGREDIENTS ACTIVE INGREDIENTS, DOSAGE* & DIRECTIONS	DOSAGE FREQUENCY*	DIRECTIONS
	Acetaminophen 500 mg Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg (in each caplet)	2 caplets at bedtime	Not to exceed 2 caplets in 24 hours Total labeled daily dose: Acetaminophen 1000 mg/day Diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg/day
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER USE: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.

*Do not use in children under 12 years of age.

This is not a complete list.

What Is the Max Dose of Tylenol I Can Take

Source: https://www.tylenolprofessional.com/adult-dosage

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