Tylenol

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We stock a wide range of Tylenol products to reduce pain and fevers. If you need pain relief, then you are in the right place.

Tylenol has been a popular form of pain relief for decades because it contains an active ingredient known as acetaminophen. This ingredient will increase your body’s overall pain threshold so that you are less affected by pain, and it will also help to lower a fever by helping your body to eliminate heat.

The product is safe and very effective if you follow the directions on the package. It is important not to take too high a dose as this can cause liver damage, but the right amount is safe and effective. It has been one of the most popular forms of pain relief for over 50 years!

FAQ

Which product is right for you?

There is a wide range of Tylenol products available to suit every need, including medication for children, medication for people with arthritis, medication for people with a cold, and medication that should be taken before sleeping.

The main difference between Tylenol and other pain relief medications is that Tylenol doesn’t contain aspirin, naproxen or ibuprofen, which are the main ingredients of most pain relief medications. Instead, It uses acetaminophen, which works to relieve pain in a slightly different way.

Tylenol is an effective method of reducing a fever, but it is important to properly check that you do have a fever before taking it. The definition of a fever is a rise in body temperature above 38⁰C (100.4⁰F), or an oral temperature that is above 37.4⁰C (99.4⁰F).

Dextromethorphan is another ingredient that can be found in most Tylenol products (especially if the product is designed for colds or the flu). Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that will help you to stop coughing, and will also provide pain relief from a tickly cough.

Phenylephrine is another ingredient that may be listed in the description of the Tylenol product that you are planning to buy.

Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant that will help to clear your airways through sinus drainage, meaning that you should be able to breathe more easily while also decreasing the pressure in your head.

Guaifenesin is a form of expectorant that helps to loosen up phlegm, making your coughs more effective as you will be clearing away more mucus.

Guaifenesin is a form of expectorant that helps to loosen up phlegm, making your coughs more effective as you will be clearing away more mucus.

You shouldn’t mix these products together, other than day and night time cold and flu medication. If you schedule your medication correctly you can swap from Tylenol flu day medication to night medication, but you shouldn’t use more than five doses in total in 24 hours. Always read the entire label on the product before using it.

You must wait at least four hours between doses for most Tylenol products, so it is also important to remember this if you plan on switching to night time medication in the evening.

You shouldn’t use a decongestant nasal spray if you are using Tylenol, as Tylenol products contain a decongestant, and you should not use two decongestants at the same time.

The only Tylenol products that will make you feel sleep are the night time products that contain doxylamine succinate, as this is an antihistamine that can cause drowsiness.

If you are taking tranquilizers, sedatives or alcohol this could be dangerous, so speak to your doctor before using both. Remember to always use the medication as the label directs.