These extra strength rapid release gel caps with 500 mg acetaminophen feature laser-drilled holes to release medicine quickly, and help treat minor aches and pains related to headache, backache, minor arthritis pain, toothaches, menstrual cramps, fever and more.

Description. Tylenol Rapid Release Gels work at the speed of life to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains and reduce fever. Each gelcap features unique laser-drilled holes that work to release medicine fast and contains 500 mg of acetaminophen for effective, extra strength pain relief.

Immediate release medications work quickly just as their name suggests. They go into the system quickly and start relieving pain. The advantage to them is they start working quickly but often the disadvantage is the relief does not last longer than a few hours.

Adults and children 12 years and older: Take 1 gelcap every 4-6 hours. If pain or fever does not improve after 1 gelcap, take 2 gelcaps at next dose.

It only stands to reason that gelcaps of Tylenol (or any brand of acetaminophen) that advertise themselves as 'rapid-release' will get into your bloodstream faster.

This drug usually has no side effects. If you have any unusual effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.

Why is this medication prescribed? Acetaminophen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from headaches, muscle aches, menstrual periods, colds and sore throats, toothaches, backaches, reactions to vaccinations (shots), and to reduce fever.

Acetaminophen has two actions in the body: reducing fever and providing relief for mild to moderate pain. Though it has been studied for almost 150 years, how it works remains a mystery.

This drug usually has no side effects. If you have any unusual effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.

What is the strongest type of Tylenol? The strongest forms of over-the-counter Tylenol are Tylenol 8-Hour Aches and Pain and 8-Hour Arthritis Pain. These products have 650 mg acetaminophen.

Tylenol's therapeutic effect typically lasts four to six hours, though taking an extended-release formulation or a larger dose can prolong the effects to about eight hours. Be sure to read medicine labels to identify all OTC products that contain acetaminophen.

Extra Strength TYLENOL® Rapid Release Gels is ḥarām and impermissible to consume due to it containing gelatin.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and paracetamol (Panadol) are the same pain-relieving medication. In the U.S. and Japan, it is called acetaminophen and paracetamol in Europe and most of the rest of the world. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and paracetamol (Panadol) are the same medication.

While all three medications can help alleviate a child's discomfort, the active ingredient in each drug is different. In Tylenol, it's acetaminophen; in Advil and Motrin, it's ibuprofen; and in Aleve, it is naproxen.

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and paracetamol (Panadol) are the same pain-relieving medication. In the U.S. and Japan, it is called acetaminophen and paracetamol in Europe and most of the rest of the world. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and paracetamol (Panadol) are the same medication.

As you may have guessed from the descriptions above, acetaminophen is best used for fever, aches and pains, but will not be very helpful if the pain is due to inflammation. Ibuprofen is more helpful for these symptoms when inflammation is the cause. Inflammation examples include menstrual cramps and arthritis.