Is Tylenol safe?

According to medical studies, yes, it’s very safe. Tylenol® is the recommended painkiller by most doctors. Be it for menstrual cramps, headaches, or arthritis pain, and even for your children’s pain.

To feel safe taking Tylenol, you should…

Know the proper dosages.

For children, ask your pediatrician to determine a dose based on your child’s current weight. Adults without liver disease may take up to 2 extra-strength tablets (2 x 500 mg) every 6 hours or up to 2 regular-strength tablets (2 x 325 mg) every 4 hours. If you have liver disease, always talk with your doctor before taking any medication for the first time.

Avoid combination pills.

If you are taking other pain medications, ask your doctor if you are adding on too much acetaminophen on top of your regular dose.

Lock up all meds and keep it out of reach of children.

If you have small children, it’s essential to keep all drugs out of reach and in child-proof containers. Also, see that depressed persons don’t have access to 8 or more pills at a time because that’s the total number of high-dose Tylenols allowed in a day. More than that consumed at one time in a suicide attempt can sometimes prove fatal.

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