TYLENOL® Patient Education Tools

Printable materials and helpful Web sites for patients

Click here for materials for adult patients.

• Materials for Parents of Pediatric Patients
• Materials for Adult Patients

These patient education resources are useful both during the office visit and after the patient returns home.

Educational Tools for Parents of Pediatric Patients

Printable Resources

NEW! Otitis Media Handout

What You Need to Know About Ear Infections

Handout—to download or photocopy—gives parents the basics about otitis media, pain relief, responsible antibiotics use, and steps to protect little ears.
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NEW! Pediatric Dosing and Proper Use

Dosing Information for Infants & Children

Easy-to-read dosing chart for all Infants' and Children's TYLENOL® and MOTRIN® formulations. Also includes instructions for proper use.
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Treating Pediatric Colds

How to Treat your Child's Cold/Proper Use of OTC Pain Relievers

Provides non-medicinal treatment recommendations for common cold symptoms in children. Also includes important proper use tips for using Children’s TYLENOL® and Children’s MOTRIN®.
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TYLENOL® Dosing and Proper Use

Dosing Facts & Reminders

This sheet features "Quick Tips" that can help parents administer TYLENOL® products appropriately.
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Fever Diary

Parents can use this helpful grid to keep track of medication dosages and timing.
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Medications Record Sheet

This simple template prompts parents to note medication names, dosages, and reasons for medication.
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Educational Tools for Adult Patients

Cold & Flu

NEW! Prevention and Self-Care Tips

Useful sheet instructs patients on simple preventive measures, symptom management, and proper use of acetaminophen-containing products.
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Dosing and Proper Use

TYLENOL® Discharge Instructions

This discharge tool includes TYLENOL® dosing instructions, a list of many common APAP-containing drugs (both Rx and OTC), and information to help your patients take acetaminophen-containing products appropriately.
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Proper Use Tips

This helpful sheet features dosage information for commonly used TYLENOL® products, as well as a list of other OTC products that contain acetaminophen.
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NEW! This tool now available in Spanish!
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How to Read Our Label

An enlarged TYLENOL® package label explains directions for OTC medicines.
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NEW! This tool now available in Spanish!
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Over-the-Counter Drug Reference Poster

This poster was developed to assist your discussion of OTC analgesics and a patient's understanding of how to properly use acetaminophen.
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NEW! This tool now available in Spanish!
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TYLENOL® Actual Size Pill Chart (PDF ~262KB)

For patients who have difficulty swallowing pills, this chart can help them choose the product that's best for them.

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OA Management: Materials from the Keep Moving Program

NEW! Keep Moving Exercise Card

Exercise instructions and pedometer offer convey that appropriate physical activity can help patients manage OA pain.
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NEW! Keep Moving Weight Loss Card

Helpful sheet provides tips and explains how even a small weight loss can help overweight patients reduce OA pain.
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Monthly Arthritis Assessments

Two easy-to-use grids give patients a visual representation of how their arthritis symptoms may be changing over time.
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Monthly Weight Loss Tracker

A simple grid and BMI chart illustrate how even a small weight loss can significantly reduce the load on a patient's knees.
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Pain

Headache Tracker

This template helps patients keep track of migraines and possible triggers.
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Web Resources for Adult Patients

Medications/Proper Use: www.answersintheaisles.com

"Answers in the Aisles" aims to provide information to consumers and users of OTC medicines. Topics include choosing OTC medicines, taking them properly, and proper dosing for children.

OA Management: www.justkeepmoving.com

This online component of the Keep Moving program presents a comprehensive approach to managing mild-to-moderate osteoarthritis pain. Topics include exercise, weight management, and joint protection. The site also offers free tools, newsletter and coupons.

TYLENOL® Products: www.tylenol.com

Information on every TYLENOL® product (adult and children) is displayed in a clear, user-friendly format. Also includes educational messages, proper use tips, product news, and more.

Savings/Coupons: www.valuesforhealth.com

This site features coupons and special offers for a wide range of McNeil Consumer Healthcare products.