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Extra Strength TYLENOL® Rapid Release Gels

For Fast Muscle Pain, Headache & Fever Relief For Adults, 500 mg Acetaminophen

Get fast fever reduction, headache relief, and relief from minor aches and pains with TYLENOL® Rapid Release Gels, from the #1 doctor recommended brand of pain reliever. These extra strength rapid release gel caps, which each contain 500 mg acetaminophen, feature laser-drilled holes to release medicine quickly and relieve minor aches and pains related to headache, backache, minor arthritis pain, toothaches, menstrual cramps, fever and more.

To learn more about how to reduce fevers in adults, visit Adult Fevers: What To Know & How To Treat.

Product Details

Extra Strength TYLENOL® Rapid Release Gels temporarily reduces fever and relieves minor aches and pains due to:

  • the common cold

  • headache

  • backache

  • minor pain of arthritis

  • toothache

  • muscular aches

  • premenstrual and menstrual cramps

Temporarily reduces fever

Active Ingredients (in each gelcap)

Purpose

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Inactive Ingredients

benzyl alcohol, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, D&C yellow no. 10, edetate calcium disodium, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, gelatin, hypromellose, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, modified starch, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, propylparaben, red iron oxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium propionate, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide.

Do not take more than directed.

See overdose warning

Age

Dosage

adults and children 12 years and over

• take 2 gelcaps every 6 hours while symptoms last

• do not take more than 6 gelcaps in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor

• do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor

children under 12 years

ask a doctor

Liver warning:  This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours

  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen

  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Allergy alert : Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:

  • skin reddening

  • blisters

  • rash

If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and see medical help right away.

Do not use

  • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

  • if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product

Ask a doctor before use if you have  liver disease

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are  taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days

  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days

  • new symptoms occur

  • redness or swelling is present

These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children .

Overdose warning : In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

  • each gelcap contains: sodium 1 mg

  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity.

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