Experts say it’s a good idea to fight pain with more than one method at a time. Try TYLENOL®, a pain reliever that is safe and effective when used as directed. You can also consider some of these other ideas. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
For back pain:
• Ice it for the first 48 hours, 5 to 10 minutes at a time
• Use a heating pad or take a hot shower after 48 hours
• Ask your healthcare professional about yoga, physical therapy, or massage therapy
For muscle aches, strains, and sprains:
• RICE: rest, ice, compress (wrap the hurt muscle or joint), and elevate (raise the body part)
• Stretch
• Ask your doctor about using a pain-relieving cream or patch (such as BENGAY®)
For headache:
• Take a hot shower or bath; put a heating pad on your head and neck muscles
• Put an ice pack or cool wash cloth on your forehead
• Gently rub your temples, scalp, neck, and shoulders
• Relax: breathe deeply, meditate, or tense and release each muscle group starting at the feet and moving up to the face
• Take a walk
For osteoarthritis:
• Lose extra weight: losing just 1 pound takes 4 pounds of pressure off knees
• Stay active—find an exercise activity you enjoy
• Ask your doctor about using a pain-relieving cream or patch (such as BENGAY®)
• Protect your joints: take breaks from standing, avoid high heels, shift sitting position every 15 minutes, lift with the legs, stand with feet hip-widthapart, and avoid sudden hard exercise
Pain can affect
you emotionally
People living with pain often have depression and anxiety. Talk with your doctor about all the ways pain is impacting your quality of life.
Find the TYLENOL® product that can work for your pain and your life
Active ingredient: acetaminophen 650 mg (in each caplet)
2 bi-layer caplets every 8 hours with water
Do not take more than 6 bi-layer caplets in 24 hours
Total labeled daily dose: 3900 mg
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS for Proper Use: Read and follow the label on all TYLENOL® products. Do NOT use with any other product containing acetaminophen.
*Consult TYLENOL® Regular Strength tablet packaging for dosing children under 12 years. The third party trademarks used herein are trademarks of their respective owners.
For more ideas, visit the Symptoms + Treatments section at Tylenol.com