Tylenol is a med used to reducing fever (an antipyretic); it also has analgesic capabilities (helps reduce pains). It is available as a sustained release form; the dosage strength depends upon severity of discomforts. In case of younger patients, its strength is based on weight, child’s age as well as how severe are the pains. But, can you take Tylenol along with cyclobenzaprine – the latter being a muscular relaxant? It is important to know more in this regard.
What is Tylenol?
Tylenol is capable of working on how much your system produces prostaglandins. These substances are naturally forming while you experience migraines / headaches, joint pains, muscular spasms or pains, tooth pains, etc. Acetaminophen is the generic version of this branded drug. Its key ingredients work on enzymes of the COX family (i.e., COX – 1 and COX – 2). However, Tylenol is not an NSAID such as aspirin, naproxen or ibuprofen. It is mainly because of the unique approach through which Tylenol works on COX enzymes; which is quite different from how NSAIDs work.
What is cyclobenzaprine?
Cyclobenzaprine is a drug taken to treat muscular problems. Essential substances present in this med relaxes stressed-out muscles and yield remedial effects. This med is taken only for short-term. It is seldom prescribed for more than 2 weeks. This is not an OTC med; hence, it is a vital thing to administer this drug as per instructions and guidance of your treating doctor. As it is available as a generic drug, you can procure it at a lower cost than its branded counterparts.
Can you take Tylenol with cyclobenzaprine?
You can take Tylenol along with cyclobenzaprine. There are no evidences of adverse interactions or undesired side effects upon co-administering these two (2) meds. However, if you are witnessing any adverse reactions or counterproductive effects, it is highly recommended to talk to your treating doctor without much delay.
In case of adults, the most widely offered dosage strength of Tylenol is 600 mg – taken three times per day. This dosage is however for the immediately releasing version of this med. In some remote instances, dose (of extended releases) may reach 1,100 mg. However, dosages offered to teens or children are always maintained at a lower level.
Some people – in an urge to get a faster remedy – may take an overdose of Tylenol. This practice may trigger adverse effects like swelling of oral organs like lips / tongue or throat, respiratory problems (in the form of panting for breath or wheezing), an erratic heartbeat / an abnormal pulse rates or passing out.
Upon noticing any of these adverse effects, you are advised to call 911 immediately. You can also call FDA’ helpline and take needful help on an urgent mode. The aforesaid instructions are for those living in US. On the other side, people who are residing in any of the Canadian provinces must call Health Canada or move to a poison control unit working closer to your home.
In case of cyclobenzaprine, generic form of this drug is sold at strengths of 5 mg, 7.5 mg and 10 mg. These doses are sold as oral tablets. Branded equivalents – for instance, Fexmid – are available in dosage strength of 7.5 mg. In this milieu, it becomes essential to understand the safe range of dosages of either of these meds i.e., Tylenol as well as cyclobenzaprine. Owing to the inherent risks of a likely overdose, it is a safe practice to administer these meds under the guidance and supervision of a qualified caregiving team / pharmacist.
Disclaimer
Information provided here are only of supplementary nature. Information shared here does not substitute a qualified doctor’s advice. This website is not suggesting intake of this drug as safe or appropriate. Hence it is advised to talk to your doctor before consuming this med or any other drug.
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the University of Florida. Experience: 5 years as a pharmacist and medical writer, creating content on medication management and pharmaceutical news for healthcare blogs and patient education sites.
