Codeine and Tylenol

Edmund Murphy
Dr. Samantha Miller
Written by Edmund Murphy on 07 January 2022
Medically reviewed by Dr. Samantha Miller on 17 June 2024

Codeine is one of the primary ingredients of Tylenol, alongside acetaminophen. The quantities of codeine in Tylenol vary depending on the strength.

Key takeaways:
  • Due to health risks associated with intaking high amounts of acetaminophen, the FDA enforced requirements that Tylenol products contain no more than 300mg of the drug per dose
Codeine and Tylenol

How much codeine is in Tylenol?

The combination of acetaminophen and codeine, sold under the brand name Tylenol, has been a popular form of pain relief in the United States for many years, though Tylenol is not codeine in and of itself. Due to health risks associated with intaking high amounts of acetaminophen, the FDA enforced requirements that Tylenol products contain no more than 300mg of the drug per dose. There are four variations of Tylenol, each with a varied strength of codeine.

The doses in each form of Tylenol are below:

Tylenol type Dose of Codeine and Acetaminophen
Tylenol NO.1 300MG Acetaminophen and 7.5MG Codeine
Tylenol NO.2 300MG Acetaminophen and 15MG Codeine
Tylenol NO.3 300MG Acetaminophen and 30MG Codeine
Tylenol NO.4 300MG Acetaminophen and 60MG Codeine
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Activity History - Last updated: 17 June 2024, Published date:


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Dr. Samantha Miller is a practicing NHS doctor based in Glasgow, UK, who regularly contributes as a medical reviewer for mental health and addiction.

Activity History - Medically Reviewed on 15 December 2022 and last checked on 17 June 2024

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