Tylenol 8 Hour Extended Release Tablet 650mg (Acetaminophen)

Adult dosage

Take 2 tablets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets within 24 hours.

Children's dosage

Children aged 12 years and older should take 2 tablets every 8 hours. Do not exceed 6 tablets within 24 hours.

This medication contains acetaminophen, which can burden the liver, so individuals who regularly consume three or more alcoholic beverages daily should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it. Additionally, if serious skin rashes, blisters, or red spots appear while taking this medication, one should immediately discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional. Taking more than 4,000mg in a day can lead to liver damage, so do not take it with other products containing acetaminophen. It is advisable for those with hypersensitivity, peptic ulcer, severe liver or kidney, and heart diseases not to take this medication. Furthermore, individuals with a history of aspirin-induced asthma or those currently taking specific medications should avoid use, and children under 12 years old should not take this medication. This product is in an extended-release form and should be swallowed whole without breaking or chewing. It is also important not to take it for more than 10 days for pain or more than 3 days for fever without a doctor's guidance. If there are any issues with liver or kidney function, or if one is elderly, pregnant, or breastfeeding, it is essential to consult a healthcare professional before taking. Discontinue use and visit a medical institution immediately if unusual symptoms such as difficulty breathing, severe allergic reactions, bleeding, severe nausea, or rash occur. Long-term use should involve regular blood tests and liver function tests, and if there are abnormalities, one may need to adjust or stop taking the medication. Keep this medication out of reach of children and store it tightly sealed in the original container at room temperature.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity, rash, mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome), liver damage, liver abnormalities (jaundice), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, acute pancreatitis, kidney toxicity, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, methemoglobinemia, platelet dysfunction, bleeding, hypotension, shock, severe swelling, acute

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• itchy rash
• rash
• elevated AST
• elevated ALT
• fixed rash

Drug interactions

Consult a doctor or pharmacist if taking this medication along with warfarin over a long period or with lithium or thiazide diuretics.

This medication should be kept in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, ideally stored at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage maintains the drug's effectiveness and prevents degradation.

Appearance

White elongated extended-release film-coated tablets

Package unit

500 tablets per bottle