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What Does Tylenol 3.300-30 Mg Mean?

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Posted on Fri, 8 Jan 2016
Question: Went to my pcp today and was prescribed Tylenol 3. 300-30mg. What does 300-30mg mean.
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
it's 300mg of acetaminophen and 30mg of codeine

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I suppose you mean Tylenol with codeine 3. This drug contains 300mg of acetaminophen (paracetamol) and 30mg of codeine, all in one pill.

I hope it's clear now!

Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (18 minutes later)
Yes. Tylenol #3 with codine. . He also prescribed me smz/ tmp Ds 800-160. Mg. Is this a high dosage. It's for my costocondrtis. He changed my meds. The ibuprofen was upset ing my stomach 800 mg.
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
it's not...

Detailed Answer:
No, it's not a high dosage. The common dosage for TMP/SMX DS is twice daily. Tylenol with codeine is a good alternative (and safe for your stomach) for ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is a potent painkiller but it has more side effects.

Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (6 minutes later)
Ok. What time frame should I take the tmp/smz Ds. It is twice a day. How many hours apart should I take it. Should I be worried about a lot of major side affects
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
every 12h

Detailed Answer:
Twice a day means every 12 hours. It is a usually well tolerated drug but - as every drug - it has a multitude of potential side effects. Most of the times the patient won't suffer any of them though. There are quite a few major side effects (thankfully very rare) like the Stevens-Johnson syndrome, allergic reactions, etc.

Kind regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (3 minutes later)
I didn't take one until 1:00p.m. due to I just got them filled. How soon do I take another or should I wait until tommarrow
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
12 hours later

Detailed Answer:
The ideal time would be 12 hours later (after 1:00 pm) but if you need to go to bed or to work or whatever then you can take the next tablet 1-2 hours earlier and stay on schedule afterwards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (16 minutes later)
How many hours apart for the Tylenol #3. It states one tablet 4 times a day.
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
every 4-6 hours

Detailed Answer:
Tylenol #3 should be given according to your symptoms. If the pain is tolerable you can even miss the next pill. Remember that this drug provides pain relief only. It's nothing more than that. It won't make your problem vanish sooner.

The highest daily total dose for paracetamol is 4000mg (it depends on body weight but 4000 is a good approximation for most adults) and 360mg for codeine. I would add that the less you use it, the better for you with the side effects (particularly from codeine) in regard.

The aforementioned dosage should be divided of course. You can take Tylenol #3 even every 4 hours if that is required to relieve your pain. Every hours means that you're going to take 6 pills which adds up to 1800mg of paracetamol and 180mg of codeine.

Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (29 minutes later)
Do you feel the tmp/smz Ds will help with my costocondrtis inflammation
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I don't believe so...

Detailed Answer:
You're welcome!

I don't believe that TMP/SMX will help. Costochondritis is usually treated with analgesics only. Perhaps your doctor suspected a bacterial infection, I can't say...

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Does Tylenol 3.300-30 Mg Mean?

Brief Answer: it's 300mg of acetaminophen and 30mg of codeine Detailed Answer: Hello, I suppose you mean Tylenol with codeine 3. This drug contains 300mg of acetaminophen (paracetamol) and 30mg of codeine, all in one pill. I hope it's clear now! Kind Regards!