Dosage used in clinical
practice
- Variable prn or regular dosing
depending on severity and duration of pain
- Dosage should never exceed 4
g/day
Dosage according to CPS
- 650 to 1,000 mg every 4 to 6
hours as required not to exceed 4,000 mg in
24 hours
Principle Indications
- Regional pain syndromes
- Diffuse pain syndromes
- Degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis)
- Any other rheumatic disease where
supplementary pain control is required
Comments
- Caution should be exercised when
prescribing TYLENOL* (acetaminophen) to patients with a
history of alcohol abuse, kidney disease, or
certain liver diseases
- TYLENOL* (acetaminophen) is available in
different formulations including over-the-counter
(OTC) products. Particular attention must be
paid to the dosing recommendations of the different
products.
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