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Tylenol Chest Congestion Side Effects

Generic name: acetaminophen / guaifenesin

Note: This document provides detailed information about Tylenol Chest Congestion Side Effects associated with acetaminophen / guaifenesin. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Tylenol Chest Congestion.

Applies to acetaminophen / guaifenesin: oral capsule, oral liquid, oral powder for reconstitution, oral tablet.

Important warnings This medicine can cause some serious health issues

Ask a doctor before taking medicine that contains acetaminophen if you have ever had liver disease, or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day.

Do not use cough or cold medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days.

A dangerous drug interaction could occur.

MAO inhibitors include furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.

Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death.

In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, pain, or sleep medication. Acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as APAP) is contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much acetaminophen which can lead to a fatal overdose. Check the label to see if a medicine contains acetaminophen or APAP.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage while taking acetaminophen.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction that can be fatal. This could occur even if you have taken acetaminophen in the past and had no reaction. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling. If you have this type of reaction, you should never again take any medicine that contains acetaminophen.

Stop using the medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

Common side effects may include:

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For healthcare professionals

Applies to acetaminophen/guaifenesin: oral capsule, oral liquid, oral powder for reconstitution, oral tablet.

General adverse events

The manufacturer has not provided adverse event information.[Ref]

References

1. The Buckley's Company (2019) Buckley's Complete + Mucus. https://www.buckleys.ca/products/syrups/complete-mucus-syrup/

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Tylenol Chest Congestion side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.