“ACETAMINOPHEN” is the generic name of the drug.

“TYLENOL” and “TEMPRA” are two brand name versions of ibuprofen.

They are all the same medication – just different names.

Tylenol is a PAIN-RELIEVER medication. It can also be used to treat FEVER.

Tylenol is not an anti-inflammatory medication like Ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin).

Tylenol is different. So you can take Tylenol in addition to anti-inflammatory  medications.

Tylenol is generally safe for most people to take as long as you do not have liver problems or combine it with a lot of alcohol intake.

Tylenol usually comes in a 325mg tablet (Regular Strength), or a 500mg tablet (Extra Strength), or sometimes even a 650mg tablet. You can also find equivalent non-brandname versions of acetaminophen that are usually less expensive.

Adults can take up to 1000mg of Tylenol every 6 hours, as needed:

• i.e. take TWO extra strength 500mg tablets every 6 hours.
• or, THREE regular strength 325mg tablets every 6 hours.

Alternatively, you may wish to take 650mg every 4 hours, as needed:

• i.e. take TWO regular strength 325mg tablets every 4 hours.

One final option using the special 650mg long-acting tablets:

• take TWO of the 650mg long-acting tablets every 8 hours.

Children’s doses are based on their weight. Be sure you know your child’s weight.

Children’s Tylenol comes in many different strengths and forms. Be sure you look on the bottle to know what form you are using. The most common forms are:

• “INFANT’s Drops” – contains 80mg of Tylenol per 1ml.
• “CHILDREN’s Liquid” – contains 160mg of Tylenol per 5ml
• “JUNIOR STRENGTH Tablets” – contain 160mg of Tylenol per tablet.

The doses recommended on the bottles are usually less than your child can actually take. 

THE PROPER DOSE FOR TYLENOL IN CHILDREN IS:

• 15mg per kilogram body weight every 4 hours as needed.
• Up to a maximum of 650mg per dose.