Tylenol Arthritis

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Arthritis/rheumatic disorders

Tylenol Arthritis Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Acetaminophen 650mg; ext-rel caplets, geltabs.

Pharmacological Class

Analgesic/antipyretic.

How Supplied

Caplets—24, 50, 100, 150, 225; Geltabs—20, 40, 80

Tylenol Arthritis Indications

Indications

Minor arthritic pain.

Tylenol Arthritis Dosage and Administration

Adult

Swallow whole. >18yrs: 1.3g every 8 hrs; max 4g/day; usual max 10 days.

Children

≤18yrs: not recommended.

Tylenol Arthritis Contraindications

Not Applicable

Tylenol Arthritis Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Tylenol Arthritis Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Hepatic dysfunction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.

Tylenol Arthritis Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Tylenol Arthritis Interactions

Interactions

Hepatotoxicity risk increased by chronic, heavy alcohol use.

Tylenol Arthritis Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Hepatotoxicity (overdosage).

Tylenol Arthritis Clinical Trials

See Literature

Tylenol Arthritis Note

Not Applicable

Tylenol Arthritis Patient Counseling

See Literature