Which Tylenol formulation contains 8 mg of codeine?

Which Tylenol formulation contains 8 mg of codeine?

• A. Tylenol 2
• B. Tylenol 3
• C. Tylenol 4
• D. Tylenol 1

Answer: (D)

Knowing how Tylenol with codeine products are labeled helps you pick the right strength. The number in the name reflects the amount of codeine per tablet, with No. 1 containing the smallest dose and the numbers increasing for higher codeine content. Therefore, the formulation that has 8 mg of codeine is Tylenol No. 1. As the numbers go up, the codeine dose increases (No. 2, No. 3, No. 4). In practice, this combination provides analgesia from the acetaminophen plus an added effect from codeine, which is a prodrug that is metabolized to morphine in the body, and metabolism can vary among individuals.

Knowing how Tylenol with codeine products are labeled helps you pick the right strength. The number in the name reflects the amount of codeine per tablet, with No. 1 containing the smallest dose and the numbers increasing for higher codeine content. Therefore, the formulation that has 8 mg of codeine is Tylenol No. 1. As the numbers go up, the codeine dose increases (No. 2, No. 3, No. 4). In practice, this combination provides analgesia from the acetaminophen plus an added effect from codeine, which is a prodrug that is metabolized to morphine in the body, and metabolism can vary among individuals.