Find patient medical information for Acetaminophen (Tylenol) on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings, and user ratings Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets are pain relief pills formulated with 500 mg of acetaminophen per caplet to provide effective relief from minor aches and pains and to reduce fever. Tylenol 500 mg is used to temporarily reduce fever and for temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to: The dose of Tylenol 500 mg is 1 to 2 tablets every four to six hours. The safest maximum daily dose of Tylenol 500 mg for adults is 6 tablets (3000 mg). Never take more than 8 pills (4000 mg) in 24 hours. Where do I find dosing for 500 mg acetaminophen? You’ll find dosing guidance on the Drug Facts panel of the package. Look for sections labeled Active ingredient, Uses, and especially Directions for age-specific instructions, how often you can take it, and the maximum amount in a 24-hour period. Tylenol 500 mg is extra strength acetaminophen available OTC. Learn about uses, dosage, side effects, liver safety, and how it compares to ibuprofen. Each 500 mg acetaminophen pain relief tablet provides strong, fast acting pain relief from headache, backache, toothache, muscle aches, minor arthritis pain, the common cold, and menstrual or premenstrual cramps. Get safe TYLENOL® dosing guidance for adults and children. Learn about recommended TYLENOL® dosages, how to read dosing charts, and how to use acetaminophen safely. Tylenol Extra Strength caplets deliver fast, strong pain relief and fever reduction for adults. This powerful medicine contains 500 mg of acetaminophen and will not irritate your stomach the way ibuprofen can. Tylenol is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Tylenol is used to reduce fever and relieve minor pain caused by conditions such as colds or flu, headache, muscle aches, backache, arthritis, toothache, sore throat, menstrual cramps, and fevers. Relieve headaches, muscle pain, and fever with TYLENOL® Extra Strength Caplets for adults, containing 500 mg of acetaminophen for powerful and effective pain relief.