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How many Tylenol 4 can you take in 24 hours?
Tablets: The recommended adult dose is 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain. No more than 6 tablets should be taken in a 24 hour period.
How many Tylenol Extra Strength can I take at once?
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| Extra Strength TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets | |
|---|---|
| ACTIVE INGREDIENT, DOSAGE* & DIRECTIONS | DIRECTIONS |
| Acetaminophen 500 mg (in each caplet) | Not to exceed 6 caplets in 24 hours, unless directed by a doctor Total labeled daily dose: 3000 mg/day |
How many 500mg Tylenol can you take at once?
| Acetaminophen: How much can you take safely? | ||
|---|---|---|
| 325 mg | 500 mg | |
| Take how many pills at a time? | 1 or 2 | 1 or 2 |
| Take how often? | Every 4 to 6 hours | Every 4 to 6 hours |
| Safest maximum daily dose for most adults | 8 pills | 6 pills |
Can I take 4 Extra Strength Tylenol at once?
The largest recommended dose of acetaminophen comes in Tylenol Extra Strength products. The label instructs users to take two 500 mg pills — a dose of 1 gram. The label warns people not to take more than 4 grams — eight pills — in a single 24 hour period.
How many 500mg Tylenol can I take?
With Extra Strength Tylenol, patients can take 2 pills (each of which contains 500 mg of acetaminophen) every 4 to 6 hours; however, they should not take more than 8 pills in a 24-hour period.
Is it bad to take 4 Tylenol at once?
“In general, the most acetaminophen that’s safe to take is 4,000 milligrams or 4 grams in a 24-hour period.” Although acetaminophen is a safe and effective medicine, taking too much of it, even if it’s accidentally, can lead to acetaminophen poisoning, which can cause liver damage and/or liver failure.