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List of Marketed Pain Relief Prescriptions That Contains Acetaminophen

The label may not spell out the whole word or may have an abbreviation, such as “APAP, AC, Acetaminophn, Acetaminoph, Acetaminop, Acetamin or Acetam. “

Too much acetaminophen

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), taking too much acetaminophen can damage your liver. The recommended maximum daily dose is 4,000 milligrams (mg) per day for adults. However, the difference between a safe dose of acetaminophen and one that may harm the liver is very small. McNeil Consumer Healthcare (the maker of Tylenol) lowered their recommended maximum daily dose to 3,000 mg. Many pharmacists and healthcare providers agree with this recommendation.

Other factors add to the risk of liver damage when taking acetaminophen. For example, the chance of liver damage is greater if you already have liver problems, if you drink three or more alcoholic beverages a day, or if you take warfarin.

In severe cases, an overdose of acetaminophen can cause liver failure or death.

1-14-2014: This list was accurate at the time this Drug Safety Communication was published on 1-13-2011; however, it is no longer accurate. FDA intends to publish a new list once the withdrawals currently in process of combination drug products containing more than 325 mg acetaminophen per dosage unit are finalized.

 

Brand Name Generic Name Dosage Form Strength
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Aspirin; Codeine Phosphate Capsule; Oral 150mg; 180mg; 30mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Caffeine; Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate Capsule; Oral 356.4mg; 30mg; 16mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Caffeine; Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 712.8mg; 60mg; 32mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Codeine Phosphate Solution; Oral 120mg/ 5mL; 12mg/ 5mL
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Codeine Phosphate Tablet; Oral 300mg; 15mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Codeine Phosphate Tablet; Oral 650mg; 30mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Codeine Phosphate Tablet; Oral 650mg; 60mg
Capital and Codeine Acetaminophen; Codeine Phosphate Suspension; Oral 120mg/ 5mL; 12mg/ 5mL
Tylenol W/ Codeine No. 3 Acetaminophen; Codeine Phosphate Tablet; Oral 300mg; 30mg
Tylenol W/ Codeine No. 4 Acetaminophen; Codeine Phosphate Tablet; Oral 300mg; 60mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Butalbital; Caffeine Tablet; Oral 500mg; 50mg; 40mg
Esgic-Plus Acetaminophen; Butalbital; Caffeine Tablet; Oral 500mg; 50mg; 40mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Butalbital; Caffeine Capsule; Oral 500mg; 50mg; 40mg
Esgic-Plus Acetaminophen; Butalbital; Caffeine Capsule; Oral 500mg; 50mg; 40mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Butalbital; Caffeine Tablet; Oral 325mg; 50mg; 40mg
Fioricet Acetaminophen; Butalbital; Caffeine Tablet; Oral 325mg; 50mg; 40mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Butalbital; Caffeine; Codeine Phosphate Capsule; Oral 325mg; 50mg; 40mg; 30mg
Fioricet w/ codeine Acetaminophen; Butalbital; Caffeine; Codeine Phosphate Capsule; Oral 325mg; 50mg; 40mg; 30mg
Phrenilin with Caffeine and Codeine Acetaminophen; Butalbital; Caffeine; Codeine Phosphate Capsule; Oral 325mg; 50mg; 40mg; 30mg
Anexsia Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 500mg; 5mg
Anexsia Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 750mg; 10mg
Anexsia 5/ 325 Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 325mg; 5mg
Anexsia 7.5/ 325 Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 325mg; 7.5mg
Anexsia 7.5/ 650 Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 650mg; 7.5mg
Co-Gesic Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 500mg; 5mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Capsule; Oral 500mg; 5mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Solution; Oral 325mg/ 15mL; 10mg/ 15mL
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Solution; Oral 325mg/ 15mL; 7.5mg/ 15mL
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Solution; Oral 500mg/ 15mL; 10mg/ 15mL
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Solution; Oral 500mg/ 15mL; 7.5mg/ 15mL
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 300mg; 10mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 300mg; 5mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 300mg; 7.5mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 500mg; 2.5mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 500mg; 7.5mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 650mg; 10mg
Lortab Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 500mg; 10mg
Lortab Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 500mg; 5mg
Norco Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 325mg; 10mg
Norco Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 325mg; 5mg
Norco Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 325mg; 7.5mg
Vicodin Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 500mg; 5mg
Vicodin Es Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 750mg; 7.5mg
Vicodin Hp Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 660mg; 10mg
Zydone Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 400mg; 10mg
Zydone Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 400mg; 5mg
Zydone Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate Tablet; Oral 400mg; 7.5mg
Oxycet Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 325mg; 5mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 300mg; 10mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 300mg; 2.5mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 300mg; 5mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 300mg; 7.5mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 400mg; 10mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 400mg; 2.5mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 400mg; 5mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 400mg; 7.5mg
No Current Brand Name Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 500mg; 10mg
Percocet Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 325mg; 10mg
Percocet Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 325mg; 2.5mg
Percocet Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 325mg; 5mg
Percocet Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 325mg; 7.5mg
Percocet Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 500mg; 7.5mg
Percocet Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 650mg; 10mg
Roxicet Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Solution; Oral 325mg/ 5mL; 5mg/ 5mL
Roxicet Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 325mg; 5mg
Roxicet 5/ 500 Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 500mg; 5mg
Roxilox Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Capsule; Oral 500mg; 5mg
Tylox Acetaminophen; Oxycodone Hydrochloride Capsule; Oral 500mg; 5mg
Talacen Acetaminophen; Pentazocine Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 650mg; EQ 25mg BASE
Ultracet Acetaminophen; Tramadol Hydrochloride Tablet; Oral 325mg; 37.5mg

Causes of acetaminophen overdose

In adults

The overwhelming majority of the time, acetaminophen is taken safely and according to the directions. Some common reasons that people may accidentally take more than the recommended daily dose of acetaminophen include:

  • taking the next dose too soon
  • using multiple medicines that contain acetaminophen at the same time
  • taking too much at one time

People can also take several drugs that contain acetaminophen without even knowing it. For example, you may take a daily prescription medicine that contains acetaminophen. If you get sick, you may reach for an OTC cold medicine. However, many cold medications also have acetaminophen. Taking both drugs in the same day may lead to unintentionally taking more than the maximum daily dose. Poison Control recommends that you tell your healthcare provider about all prescription and OTC medicines that you’re taking to make sure that you aren’t taking too much acetaminophen. For a list of common medicines that contain acetaminophen, visit KnowYourDose.org.

You should talk to a healthcare provider before taking acetaminophen if you have three or more alcoholic drinks every day. Together, acetaminophen and alcohol increase the chance of overdose and liver damage.

In children

Children may also unintentionally take more acetaminophen than recommended by taking too much at once or taking more than one product with acetaminophen.

Other factors can also increase the chance of overdose in children. For example, a parent may give their child a dose of acetaminophen without realizing that the babysitter recently did the same. Plus, it’s possible to measure the liquid form of acetaminophen incorrectly and give too large of a dose. Children may also mistake acetaminophen for candy or juice and accidentally ingest it.

Preventing acetaminophen overdose

In children

Don’t give your child medication that contains acetaminophen unless it’s necessary for their pain or fever.

Ask your child’s healthcare provider how much acetaminophen you should use, especially if your child is younger than 2 years old.

Use your child’s weight to guide how much you give. Dosage based on their weight is more accurate than dosage based on their age. Measure liquid acetaminophen using the dosing device that comes with the medicine. Never use a regular teaspoon. Regular spoons vary in size and won’t give an accurate dose.

For adults

Always read and follow the label. Never take more medicine than the label says. Doing so is an overdose and can lead to liver damage. If you have pain that isn’t relieved by the maximum dose, do not take more acetaminophen. Instead, talk to your healthcare provider. You may need a different medicine or treatment. Acetaminophen is only for mild to moderate pain.

Also known as…

  1. On prescription medicine labels, acetaminophen is sometimes listed as APAP, acetam, or other shortened versions of the word. Outside of the United States, it may be called paracetamol.

Know if your medications contain acetaminophen. Check the active ingredients listed on the labels of all your medications. On over-the-counter drug labels, the word “acetaminophen” is written on the front of the package or bottle. It’s also highlighted or bolded in the active ingredient section of the Drug Facts label.

Take only one medication at a time that contains acetaminophen. Tell your healthcare provider about all prescription and OTC drugs that you’re taking to make sure you aren’t taking too much acetaminophen. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have questions about dosing instructions or medicines that contain acetaminophen.

Also, talk to your healthcare provider before taking acetaminophen if you:

  • drink three or more alcoholic drinks per day
  • have liver disease
  • take warfarin

You may be at greater risk of liver damage.

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