Tylenol Extra-Strength Gel Caps Review

Tylenol has always been a great product, and over the years it has become my choice of pain reliever. I hadn't purchased any in a while though, and when I went to the store to pick some up, I came across the geltabs. These geltabs are the easiest things to swallow I have ever come across. Instead of dissolving right after you put them in your mouth, it gives you a few moments to take that drink of water and get them down before the medicine starts to kick in. This is a big step up for me, because I have always really disliked the tastes of medicines, and not having to taste what I am putting into my body was a real plus for me. The Tylenol Extra Strength Gel Caps were just what "the doctor ordered" when it comes to dealing with my symptoms from now on, and they will become a mainstay in my medicine cabinet.

As I said, I picked them up at the store (a grocery store), and have seen them nearly everywhere that medications are sold. The Tylenol Extra Strength Gel Caps are sold in a red box with the Tylenol logo in big letters, and the words extra strength in slightly smaller text located right under the brand name. They stand out from everything else because of their color packaging, and it has been easy for me to locate them each time down the aisle. Now the the major benefit of the product isn't the packaging, but rather what it is designed to do for you. It is advertised to serve as temporary relief for minor aches and pains associated with symptoms such as headaches, muscular aches, and arthritis. The other main use, is as a temporary fever reduction if taken when symptoms start to occur. This is what I have used it for primarily, if I am suffering from a fever and want to bring it down in order to go through my daily activities.

Thus far, I have always found the Tylenol Extra Strength Gel Caps to work in every way that they are advertised. The geltabs make it so much easier to take than normal pills, and they just slide down your throat when you take them. They recommend taking 2 of the tabs every 4 to 6 hours, but I have found that the relief in my instance will last the full 6 hours if not a little bit longer. They also warn against taking more than 8 in any 24 hour period. This is not something I have tried, nor do I plan on doing that. The 500mg tablets are very safe, and they are recommended and used by most doctors and hospitals. The tabs contain acetaminophen and do not have any sort of aspirin as its ingredient. This causes it to be used my a majority of people who are allergic to aspirin, and it gives benefits that are in the same range. It is a rule of thumb to not use this medication while taking others. This is a product that has been put to good use by me, and I highly recommend that everyone has some in the house for times when you just cannot deal with some physical pains, or a fever that has gotten bad.


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From The Packaging:

Uses:

For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with:

headache
muscular aches
backache
minor arthritis pain
common cold
toothache
menstrual cramps.
For the reduction of fever.


Instructions:

Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Take 2 geltabs every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do not take more than 8 geltabs in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor.

Children under 12 years: Do not use this adult Extra Strength product in children under 12 years of age. This will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of Tylenol and could cause serious health problems.


Store at room temperature. Avoid high humidity and excessive heat 40°C (104°F).


Ingredients:

Active Ingredients: per tablet: Acetaminophen (500mg)

Inactive Ingredients: Benzyl Alcohol, Butylparaben, Castor Oil, Cellulose, Corn Starch, D&C Yellow 10, Edetate Calcium Disodium, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, FD&C Blue 1, Propylparaben, FD&C Blue 2, FD&C Red 40, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Methylparaben, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Propionate, Sodium Starch Glycolate, Titanium Dioxide


Warnings:

Alcohol Warning:

If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks per day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.

Do not use:

with any other product containing acetaminophen
for more than 10 days for pain unless directed by a doctor
for more than 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor

Stop using and ask a doctor if:

symptoms do not improve
new symptoms occur
pain or fever persists or gets worse
redness or swelling is present
Do not exceed recommended dose. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or poison control center immediately. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms. As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product.

Do not use if carton is opened or red neck wrap or foil inner seal imprinted with "Safety Seal" is broken.