Tylenol-Codeine (Acetaminophen And Codeine) - RxList

What Is Tylenol with Codeine?

Tylenol with Codeine (acetaminophen and codeine phosphate) is a combination of a narcotic pain reliever and a non-salicylate analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer) used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Tylenol with Codeine is available in generic form.

What Are Side Effects of Tylenol with Codeine?

Tylenol-Codeine may cause serious side effects including:

• noisy breathing
• sighing
• shallow breathing
• feeling lightheaded
• confusion
• serious drowsiness
• nausea
• upper stomach pain
• itching
• loss of appetite
• dark urine
• clay-colored stools
• yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

Common side effects of Tylenol with Codeine include:

• nausea,
• vomiting,
• upset stomach,
• constipation,
• headache,
• lightheadedness,
• dizziness,
• drowsiness,
• blurred vision, or
• dry mouth.

Tell your doctor if you experience unlikely but serious side effects of Tylenol with Codeine including mental/mood changes, severe stomach/abdominal pain, or difficulty urinating.

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out;
• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Dosage for Tylenol with Codeine

The usual adult dosage of Tylenol with Codeine is 15 mg to 60 mg codeine, and 300 mg to 1000 mg acetaminophen. Doses may be repeated up to every 4 hours.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Tylenol with Codeine?

Tylenol with Codeine may interact with glycopyrrolate, mepenzolate, atropine, benztropine, dimenhydrinate, methscopolamine, scopolamine, bladder or urinary medications, bronchodilators, or irritable bowel medications. Tell your doctor all medications you use.

Tylenol with Codeine During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

During pregnancy, Tylenol with Codeine should be used only when prescribed. Using it near the expected delivery date is not recommended because of potential harm to the fetus. Babies born to mothers who have used this medication may have withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, abnormal/persistent crying, vomiting, or diarrhea. If you notice these symptoms in your newborn, tell the doctor. This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Tell the doctor if your baby develops unusual sleepiness, difficulty feeding, or trouble breathing. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Codeine may be habit-forming. Stopping this medication abruptly may cause withdrawal symptoms.

Additional Information

Our Tylenol with Codeine (acetaminophen and codeine phosphate) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.