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Tylenol PM

McNeil Consumer Healthcare Div McNeil-PPC, Inc

TYLENOL PM


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Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Purpose

Active ingredients (in each gelcap) Purpose
Acetaminophen 500 mg Pain reliever
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg Nighttime sleep aid

Tylenol PM Uses

temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness

Warnings

Liver warning

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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.
  • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
  • in children under 12 years of age
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • liver disease
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • glaucoma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

  • drowsiness will occur
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness.
  • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • new symptoms occur

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

Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. 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.

Directions

adults and children 12 years and over
  • take 2 gelcaps at bedtime
  • do not take more than 2 gelcaps of this product in 24 hours
children under 12 years do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage

Tylenol PM Other information

  • store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid high humidity.
  • do not use if carton is opened or neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted with "Safety Seal®" is broken or missing
  • see end panel for lot number and expiration date

Inactive ingredients

benzyl alcohol, black iron oxide, butylparaben, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, crospovidone, D&C red #28, edetate calcium disodium, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, powdered cellulose, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, propylparaben, red iron oxide, sodium citrate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium propionate, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide

Questions or comments?

call 1-877-895-3665

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NDC 50580-244-80
Extra Strength

TYLENOL®
PM

Pain Reliever
Nighttime Sleep Aid
Acetaminophen,
Diphenhydramine HCl

Rapid Release
GELS

Non-habit forming

80 RR
GELCAPS

Tylenol PM

Tylenol PM

Acetaminophen and Diphenhydramine hydrochloride TABLET, COATED

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:50580-244
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN 500 mg
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE DIPHENHYDRAMINE 25 mg

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
BLUE (Light and dark blue gelcap with gray subcoat/band) 20 mm PM;RRG OVAL

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:50580-244-03 2 in 1 POUCH
2 20 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
3 40 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
4 80 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC
5 8 in 1 VIAL, PLASTIC
6 NDC:50580-244-08 12 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part338 2007-08-01


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