Another important note: Tylenol, or acetaminophen, is in a lot of cold medicines as part of a mixture of ingredients. It’s also potentially toxic if you take more than the recommended amount.

The recommended dose of Tylenol for adults is 325 to 650 milligrams every four to six hours. You should not have more than 3,000 to 4,000 milligrams of Tylenol in a span of 24 hours, recommends Walia.

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Another important note: Tylenol, or acetaminophen, is in a lot of cold medicines as part of a mixture of ingredients. It’s also potentially toxic if you take more than the recommended amount.