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TYLENOL® Back Pain
- Overview & Dosage
- Ingredients
- Caution
- FAQs
*Use only as directed
TYLENOL® Back Pain. Effective Back Pain Relief Plus a Muscle Relaxant
When back pain strikes, it can make everything you do virtually impossible. You want more than a pain reliever. You also want a muscle relaxant to release your seized muscles so you can get back to normal… whatever your normal is. ™
Try NEW TYLENOL® Back Pain. TYLENOL® Back Pain caplets contain effective pain relief plus a muscle relaxant to relieve and relax painful back muscles.
For effective relief of:
- Back pain
- Muscle spasms
Format: Caplets
Dosage
Adult use only (12 years and older):
- 2 caplets every 4 hours, as required.
- Do not take more than 8 caplets per day.
Medicinal Ingredients:
Each Caplet Contains:
- Medicinal Ingredient: Acetaminophen, 500 mg
- Benefit: Pain reliever
- Medicinal Ingredient: Methocarbamol, 400 mg
- Benefit: Muscle relaxant
Non-Medicinal Ingredients (alphabetical):
carnauba wax, cellulose, corn starch, FD&C Blue No. 1, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, titanium dioxide, triacetin
Caution
Keep out of the reach of children. This package contains enough drug to seriously harm a child. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Avoid alcohol when taking this product. Use caution when driving a motor vehicle or during other activities requiring alertness. Do not use with other drugs containing acetaminophen. Do not take more than the maximum daily dose. Overdose may result in severe or possibly fatal liver damage. Do not take if allergic to acetaminophen. Consult a doctor if: Your symptoms last for more than 5 days; You develop allergic reactions such as wheezing, rash or itching. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you: Are pregnant or breastfeeding; Have chronic alcoholism; Have a serious liver or kidney disease; Use any other medications including natural health products, prescription drugs, salicylates or other pain and fever relief medications. In case of overdose, call a Poison Control Centre or doctor immediately, even if you do not notice any possible signs or symptoms such as increased sweating, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. Use only as directed by a doctor.
WARNING: Do not use if carton is open or if printed bottle neck band or inner foil seal or blister unit is broken.
Store at room temperature, 15–30°C (59–86°F)
Frequently Asked Questions
How does TYLENOL® Back Pain provide pain relief and relax my muscles?
TYLENOL® Back Pain contains the effective pain relief of Extra Strength TYLENOL® to relieve back pain plus a muscle relaxant, methocarbamol, to relieve and relax tense muscles, which are often the cause of back pain.
What is the difference between TYLENOL® Back Pain and Extra Strength TYLENOL® products?
TYLENOL® Back Pain contains the effective pain relief of Extra Strength TYLENOL® to relieve back pain plus a muscle relaxant, methocarbamol, to relieve and relax tense muscles, which are often the cause of back pain.
Should I take TYLENOL® Back Pain with food?
TYLENOL® Back Pain caplets can be taken with food or on an empty stomach.
Do muscle relaxants cause drowsiness?
Muscle relaxants may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Use caution when driving a motor vehicle or during other activities requiring alertness.
How do I read the expiry date on TYLENOL® products?
The expiry date information appears stamped on the product packaging with an “EXP” followed by the month and year of expiry either as MMYY or MMYYYY. The month may be represented either by alphabetic or numeric characters. For example, EXP MA13, EXP MA2013, or EXP 052013 would indicate the product expires on the last day of May, 2013. Month alphabetic characters appear on the packaging as follows: JA = January FE = February MR = March AL = April MA = May JN = June JL = July AU = August SE = September OC = October NO = November DE = December Do not use products that are beyond their expiration date.
Can I take TYLENOL® products if I am pregnant or nursing?
If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of your healthcare professional before using a TYLENOL® product or any other medication.
Can I take TYLENOL® products when consuming alcohol?
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before use of TYLENOL® (acetaminophen) if you suffer from chronic alcoholism. Excessive alcohol use may increase the risk of liver toxicity from acetaminophen overdose. When used according to package directions TYLENOL® may be used by the occasional, moderate drinker.
Can I take TYLENOL® products if I have a liver disease?
Talk to a doctor of pharmacist before use if you have liver disease.
Can I take TYLENOL® products if I have a chronic kidney disease?
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have kidney disease. Although TYLENOL® may be a suitable analgesic choice, this determination should be made in consultation with a doctor or pharmacist to consider other factors such as your current medical condition(s), other medications you may be taking, and any potential need for monitoring.
How are TYLENOL® pain relievers different from other pain relievers?
There are a number of non-prescription pain medications available. Each contain different pain relieving ingredients. TYLENOL® products contain acetaminophen, MOTRIN® IB and ADVIL® products contain ibuprofen, ASPIRIN® contains acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and ALEVE® contains naproxen sodium. Each of these medicinal ingredients relieve pain, but they work differently. The pain relieving ingredient in TYLENOL® products (acetaminophen), works by elevating the body’s overall pain threshold, so that you feel less pain. TYLENOL® provides fast, effective relief, is gentle on the stomach and is unlikely to interact with other medications you may be taking. The safety and efficacy of TYLENOL® is supported by over 50 years of clinical use. When taken as directed, TYLENOL® pain reliever is one of the safest pain relievers consumers can use. TYLENOL® is also the brand doctors and pharmacists recommend most for relief of pain.
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