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Tylenol 3®

Acetaminophen 300 mg, Codeine 30 mg
oral tablet
Analgesics & Anesthetics
[ Opioid Analgesic Combination]
Indication

Indication

Management of mild to moderate pain, including post-operative pain following ocular surgery
Mechanism of Action

Mechanism of Action

Acetaminophen is thought to work by reducing the production of prostaglandins in the brain. Codeine is an opioid that alters the perception and response to pain by binding to opioid receptors in the CNS
Common quantities available

Available Quantities

Varies
Dosage

Dosage/Instructions

The usual adult dosage is 1 or 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain. Do not exceed 4 grams of acetaminophen per day
Pregnancy & Nursing Data

Pregnancy & Nursing

Use during pregnancy can result in neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, which may be life-threatening if not recognized and treated. Caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman
Pediatric Use

Pediatric Use

≥12 years
Warnings Tab

Contraindications, side effects, etc.

Contraindications: Not suitable for those with a hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Warnings/Precautions: Risk of opioid addiction, abuse, and misuse; life-threatening respiratory depression; ultra-rapid metabolism of codeine, particularly in children and post-tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy patients; neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome when used during pregnancy. Common Side Effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, and respiratory depression.