IMPORTANT NEWS:

New Dosing Instructions for
Extra Strength TYLENOL® Products

Today, more than 600 over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) medications contain acetaminophen. Some patients accidentally exceed the recommended dose when taking multiple acetaminophen-containing products at the same time, often without realizing they contain acetaminophen or by not reading and following the dosing instructions.

McNeil Consumer Healthcare (McNeil), the makers of TYLENOL®, is leading the industry in implementing new steps designed to lessen the possibility of accidental acetaminophen overdose and help ensure that people who use TYLENOL®, and other products containing acetaminophen, use them appropriately.

As one step toward that goal, McNeil announced on July 28th, 2011, the introduction of voluntary new dosing instructions for single-ingredient Extra Strength TYLENOL® sold in the United States.

Please see the new Extra Strength TYLENOL® dosing instructions and Frequently Asked Questions that include information about dosing changes for Regular Strength TYLENOL® and multi-ingredient/upper respiratory TYLENOL® products as well. If you have any questions, call our Medical Affairs Department at 1-866-948-6883, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm ET.

Sincerely,

Edwin K. Kuffner, MD
Vice President, OTC Medical Affairs & Clinical Research
McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNeil-PPC, Inc.