Acetaminophen is often an ingredient in combination cold and flu remedies and may be listed as APAP in the ingredient list. Be careful not to administer other products containing acetaminophen at the same time.If you are giving pediatric liquid Tylenol, always use the dosing syringe provided, or another suitable properly calibrated measure.
Always seek your doctor's advice before administering acetaminophen to children aged less than two. Children younger than 12 years should only take the dosage recommended to them on the label (this varies depending on their weight and age). Adults and teenagers who weigh at least 110 pounds (50kg) should not take more than 1000mg of acetaminophen in one dose or more than 4000mg in 24 hours. Do not exceed the recommended dosage, because this may put you at risk of liver toxicity. May be administered without regard to food although food may decrease any reported stomach upset. The risk is increased with higher dosages, a shorter interval between doses, in people who drink three or more alcoholic drinks per day, when taken with other medications that also contain acetaminophen, and in patients with pre-existing liver disease. Tylenol is an effective mild pain reliever with a low risk of side effects but the potential for liver damage exists, even at recommended dosages. Note: In general, seniors or children, people with certain medical conditions (such as liver or kidney problems, heart disease, diabetes, seizures) or people who take other medications are more at risk of developing a wider range of side effects. May interact with some other medications including warfarin. May not be suitable for some people including people who regularly consume three or more glasses of alcohol per day and those with liver disease. Considered less effective for pain relief than NSAIDs but associated with a lower risk of side effects. Acetaminophen is often included in cold and flu remedies, and it may be easy to inadvertently double up on an acetaminophen dose. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver and cause death. The potential for liver damage exists, even at recommended dosages. May cause gastrointestinal side effects at high dosages. Rarely, may cause itchiness, constipation, nausea, vomiting, headache, insomnia, and agitation. If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include: Tylenol is available as a generic under the name acetaminophen. Available in a range of formulations including liquid, oral tablets, oral disintegrating tablets, chewable tablets, controlled-release tablets, dispersible tablets, injectable, and rectal preparations. May be combined with strong opioids for the treatment of severe pain. When used at low dosages, it lacks gastrointestinal side effects associated with NSAID pain relievers (does not cause ulcerations, bleeding, or perforations). First choice for mild-to-moderate pain due to its efficacy, minimal toxicity, and low cost. Also, lowers a fever but does not control inflammation. 
May be used in the treatment of many conditions such as arthritis, backache, colds, menstruation pain, muscle aches, and toothache. Effective for the temporary relief of minor aches, pains, and headaches.
It may also be called an antipyretic because it will bring down a fever. Tylenol belongs to the class of medicines called analgesics (pain relievers) it is specifically a non-narcotic analgesic.Experts aren't sure exactly how acetaminophen works, but suspect it blocks a specific type of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme, located mainly in the brain. Tylenol is a brand (trade) name for acetaminophen and is used to relieve pain.Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm.
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