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Tylenol-Codeine Drug Center

Tylenol with Codeine (acetaminophen and codeine phosphate) is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Codeine is a narcotic pain reliever, and acetaminophen is non-salicylate analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, or drowsiness.

The usual adult dosage of Tylenol with Codeine is 15 mg to 60 mg codeine, and 300 mg to 1000 mg acetaminophen. Doses may be repeated up to every 4 hours. Tylenol with Codeine may interact with glycopyrrolate, mepenzolate, atropine, benztropine, dimenhydrinate, methscopolamine, scopolamine, bladder or urinary medications, bronchodilators, or irritable bowel medications. Tell your doctor all medications you use. During pregnancy, Tylenol with Codeine should be used only when prescribed. Using it near the expected delivery date is not recommended because of potential harm to the fetus. Babies born to mothers who have used this medication may have withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, abnormal/persistent crying, vomiting, or diarrhea. If you notice these symptoms in your newborn, tell the doctor. This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Tell the doctor if your baby develops unusual sleepiness, difficulty feeding, or trouble breathing. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Codeine may be habit-forming. Stopping this medication abruptly may cause withdrawal symptoms.

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