tylenol
Pharmaranks rates Tylenol 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Tylenol (Acetaminophen) is a medication used to treat Fever, Pain.
Acetaminophen · by Kenvue Brands
Available as a generic: Acetaminophen
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Acetaminophen
- Form
- Tablet, extended release
- Strength
- Acetaminophen 650MG
- Type
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Kenvue Brands
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$0.03 per ml — not your price
- FDA application
- NDA019872
What is Tylenol?
From the FDA label:Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: minor pain of arthritis muscular aches backache premenstrual and menstrual cramps the common cold headache toothache temporarily reduces fever
How to use
Directions do not take more than directed (see overdose warning ) adults take 2 caplets every 8 hours with water swallow whole; do not crush, chew, split or dissolve do not take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor under 18 years of age ask a doctor
Warnings
Important safety information
Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount 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 seek 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.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Tablet, extended release
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Tylenol treat?
- Tylenol (Acetaminophen) may be used to treat fever, pain, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How is Tylenol rated?
- pharmaranks gives Tylenol a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
- How much does Tylenol cost?
- Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.03 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Tylenol?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Tylenol. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Acetaminophen), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Tylenol?
- Tylenol is marketed by Kenvue Brands. You can see Kenvue Brands's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Tylenol a brand-name or generic drug?
- Tylenol is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Acetaminophen. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Acetaminophen are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Tylenol available over the counter?
- Yes. Tylenol is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
- What forms does Tylenol come in?
- Tylenol is currently marketed as tablet, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Tylenol FDA-registered?
- Tylenol is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019872. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Tylenol been recalled by the FDA?
- Tylenol has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
- Is Tylenol safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Tylenol a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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