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Tylenol

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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

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Allergy alert:

Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include:

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hives
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facial swelling
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asthma (wheezing)
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shock
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skin reddening
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rash
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blisters

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Stomach bleeding warning:

This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:

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are age 60 or older
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have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
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take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
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take other drugs containing perscription or nonperscription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
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have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
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take more or for a longer time than directed
Do not use

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if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
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right before or after heart surgery
Ask a doctor before use if

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stomach bleeding warning applies to you 
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you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers 
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you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
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you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease or asthma 
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you are taking a diuretic
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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under a doctor’s care for any serious condition 
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taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
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taking any other drug
When using this product

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take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs
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the risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if you use more than directed or for longer than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if

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you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:.

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feel faint
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vomit blood
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have bloody or black stools
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have stomach pain that does not get better
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pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
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fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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redness or swelling is present in the painful area
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any new symptoms appear
If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use ibuprofen during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.  (1-800-222-1222)

Do not use

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if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
•
right before or after heart surgery

Ask a doctor before use if

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stomach bleeding warning applies to you 
•
you have problems or serious side effects from taking pain relievers or fever reducers 
•
you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
•
you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease or asthma 
•
you are taking a diuretic

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

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under a doctor’s care for any serious condition 
•
taking aspirin for heart attack or stroke, because ibuprofen may decrease this benefit of aspirin
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taking any other drug

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:.

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feel faint
•
vomit blood
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have bloody or black stools
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have stomach pain that does not get better
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pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
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fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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redness or swelling is present in the painful area
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any new symptoms appear

FDA Safety Alerts

There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.

Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

Uses

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temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
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muscular aches
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the common cold
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temporarily reduces fever
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headache
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minor pain of arthritis
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backache
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menstrual cramps
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toothache

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

There are no additional details available for this product.

Tylenol Manufacturers

  • Tylenol | Cardinal Health
    No Recall

    Tylenol | Cardinal Health

    Tylenol | Cardinal Health
    • do not take more than directed • the smallest effective dose must be used • do not take longer than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor (see Warnings) DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION • Adults and children 12 years and over: take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms persist • if pain or fever does not respond to 1 tablet, 2 tablets may be used • do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor • Children under 12 years Do Not Use
  • Tylenol | Cardinal Health
    No Recall

    Tylenol | Cardinal Health

    Tylenol | Cardinal Health

    Directions do not take more than directed (see overdose warning)

    adults and children 12 years and over

    • take 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last • do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours • do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor

    children 6-11 years

    • take 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last • do not take more than 5 caplets in 24 hours • do not use for more than 5 days unless directed by a doctor

    children under 6 years

    ask a doctor