Tylenol with Codeine Warnings and Precautions

To ensure safe treatment with Tylenol with Codeine, warnings and precautions for the drug should be discussed with your healthcare provider. Since Tylenol with Codeine has the potential to be abused, it is not a good choice for people with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Before using the medication, let your healthcare provider know if you have any allergies, hypothyroidism, or breathing problems.

Drug Information -- Tylenol With Codeine

Tylenol with Codeine: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Tylenol^® with Codeine (acetaminophen with codeine) if you have:

Severe abdominal (stomach) pain
A history of drug or alcohol dependence
A head injury or high intracranial pressure
Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
Liver disease, such as cirrhosis, liver failure, or hepatitis
Hypothyroidism
Addison's disease
An enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy, or BPH)
Lung disease or breathing problems of any sort
Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:

Breastfeeding
Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant.

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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