Tylenol for arthritis is used to treat patients looking for a cure for this hated disease. It belongs to a class of drugs known as analgesics and antipyretics. The drug doesn’t have any anti-inflammatory properties. If properly administered the drug can provide temporary relief for minor pain associated with arthritis. It can also provide relief for other sicknesses like the common cold, toothache, headache, muscular aches, backache, premenstrual cramps and also fever (antipyretic).
Tylenol for arthritis contains acetaminophen which can cause damage in your liver and kidneys. Taking multiple products containing the drug and exceeding the maximum dosage can cause serious side effects and even fatal. Patients who are under medication with this should not worry as long as they do not exceed the daily dose found on the bottle label. Since it is a worldwide accepted over-the-counter analgesic, it is commonly associated with intentional or accidental poisoning. It would be best to consult a doctor first before taking this type of drug for precautions and safety information especially if you are taking other types of medicines.
Tylenol for arthritis comes in many forms. It is available as a tablet, chewable tablet, capsule, caplet, geltab, gelcap, extended-release tablet, or liquid suspension to be taken orally with or without an empty stomach. For children the allowable dosage would be 90mg/kg and for adults 4 grams (4000 mg). You may risk your health if you go beyond that amount.
Side effects of Tylenol for arthritis which requires immediate medical attention are the following:
- rash
- hives
- itching
- swelling
- hoarseness
- difficulty breathing
- difficulty swallowing
Overdose symptoms requiring immediate medical attention:
- nausea
- vomiting
- loss of appetite
- confusion
- sweating
- extreme fatigue
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- pain in stomach (especially upper right portion)
- yellowish skin or eyes
- flu-like symptoms
- diarrhea
- irregular heartbeat
Tylenol for arthritis may be taken for up to 3 days for people who have fever and up to 10 days for people who are treating pain. When taken properly the side effects are rare. The most serious would be liver damage or kidney toxicity. The possibilities of acquiring liver damage increases only due to large doses, chronic use and alcohol consumption while taking the drug. Tylenol for arthritis is a good medicine for treating patients suffering from this illness but if symptoms continue seek advice from your doctor.