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Codeine can be a primary ingredient of certain prescribed versions of Tylenol, alongside acetaminophen. The quantities of codeine in Tylenol vary depending on the strength. Over-the-counter versions of Tylenol (acetaminophen) do not contain codeine.
- Due to health risks associated with taking high amounts of acetaminophen, the FDA enforced requirements that codeine-containing Tylenol products contain no more than 300mg of acetaminophen per dose.
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How much codeine is in Tylenol?
The combination of acetaminophen and codeine, sold under some brand names of 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. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is commonly sold over the counter in forms without codeine, and it is an effective pain reliever for mild-to-moderate pain.
Due to health risks associated with intaking high amounts of acetaminophen, the FDA enforced requirements that Tylenol products contain no more than 300mg of acetaminophen per dose. In addition to Tylenol (acetaminophen) without codeine, there are four variations of Tylenol that do contain codeine, each with varying strengths of codeine, labeled by number.
The doses in each form of Tylenol are below: [1]
| 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 |
