Older adults tend to clear the drug at a slower pace than younger adults. Your metabolic rate, which can be influenced by age, activity level, and overall health, influences the detection time of Tylenol 3.
In general, the slower your metabolism, the longer the drug will remain in your system. Because the liver and kidneys both play a role in the metabolism of the drug, impaired liver and kidney function can mean that it takes longer to metabolize Tylenol 3. A higher dose of Tylenol 3 will take longer to process and excrete than a lower dose. Similarly, if you've been taking the drug for some time, it will take longer to clear your system.
Like other drugs, the best way to get Tylenol 3 out of your system is to stop using the drug and give your body time to process and eliminate it. Staying well-hydrated and getting regular exercise can't hurt but this doesn't mean that sweating out or flushing out the drug with tons of water will help. This method will only dilute the drug test and you'll likely have to retake it.
If you plan to stop using the drug, work with your doctor. It's best to taper off of prescriptions containing codeine in order to avoid unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Codeine also can be extremely dangerous if there's too much of the drug in the body at once, whether it's taken alone or as an active ingredient in Tylenol 3.
The same may be true of acetaminophen even though it's a non-narcotic pain reliever, but for different reasons. If you take the medication exactly as your doctor prescribed and you're careful to not take another drug that could interact with acetaminophen or codeine, you shouldn't have any problems taking Tylenol 3. Still, it's good to be aware of the following symptoms of a potential overdose:.
Symptoms of Tylenol 3 overdose may not be evident right away, but may include:. If you suspect that you or a loved one may be experiencing an overdose, call or seek medical help immediately. Acetaminophen has a narrow safety range. If you take more than 4, milligrams per day, you risk irreversible liver damage that ultimately can lead to death.
Damage and overdose can happen more easily than you might think because acetaminophen is an ingredient in many different combination medications, such as cold or allergy drugs designed to target multiple symptoms. For this reason, combination medications like Tylenol 3 are limited to no more than milligrams of acetaminophen per tablet, capsule, or other dosage unit. Before you take another medication, read the ingredient list carefully.
If the medication contains acetaminophen or paracetamol as it's known in Europe and the UK , note how many milligrams there are per dose. Do the math to make sure you don't exceed 4, milligrams in a hour period. Safer yet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Tylenol 3 and another product containing acetaminophen. Codeine may also cause serious breathing problems in some individuals, especially during the first day or two of taking it.
In fact, it's generally recommended that people who have conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD use codeine with significant caution. Codeine can interact with other medications and substances, too. Because it affects the central nervous system, you should be careful not to take other drugs that can slow breathing or cause drowsiness while taking Tylenol 3, or before it's likely to have cleared from your system. Do not drink alcohol while using Tylenol 3.
Also, you shouldn't take other medications that contain acetaminophen or that might have sedative properties, including:. Tell your doctor about all prescription, non-prescription, and over-the-counter medications you're taking so they can check for interactions and adjust dosages as needed. Having too much codeine in the body poses several risks.
For one, the drug can be habit-forming, meaning it could cause a person to develop a dependence. If you've been taking Tylenol 3 for several weeks or longer and want to stop, talk to your doctor.
They can help you taper off the drug safely by decreasing your dose slowly. Suddenly stopping the medication may lead to withdrawal symptoms, including:. Even when taken as prescribed, codeine in Tylenol 3 has a high risk of dependence.
To lessen the risk, take the smallest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Babies born to mothers who use this drug for a long time may develop severe possibly fatal withdrawal symptoms.
Children younger than 12 years should not use products that contain codeine. Also, codeine use is not recommended for children between 12 and 18 years old who are obese or have breathing problems. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the risks and benefits of this medication. This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain such as headaches, muscle pain.
It contains an opioid pain reliever codeine , a non-opioid pain reliever acetaminophen , and caffeine. Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. Caffeine increases pain relief, especially for certain types of headaches. Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain.
You may take this drug with or without food. If you have nausea, it may help to take this drug with food. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to decrease nausea such as lying down for 1 to 2 hours with as little head movement as possible. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed because your risk of side effects may increase. Properly stop the medication when so directed.
Pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the pain has worsened, the medication may not work as well. Suddenly stopping this medication may cause withdrawal, especially if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. When this medication is used for a long time, it may not work as well.
Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well. Though it helps many people, this medication may sometimes cause addiction. Take this medication exactly as prescribed to lower the risk of addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, increased urination, or trouble sleeping may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. You may also need to take a laxative. Ask your pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Codeine is changed into a strong opioid drug morphine in your body.
In some people, this change happens faster and more completely than usual, which increases the risk of very serious side effects. Get medical help right away if you notice any of the following:. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to codeine, acetaminophen, or caffeine; or to other opioid pain medications such as morphine ; or if you have any other allergies.
This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible.
However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. If you miss a dose of the oral solution or tablet, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. Acetaminophen and codeine combination oral solution or tablet can cause serious unwanted effects or fatal overdose if taken by children, pets, or adults who are not used to strong narcotic pain medicines.
Make sure you store the medicine in a safe and secure place to prevent others from getting it. Drop off any unused narcotic medicine at a drug take-back location right away.
If you do not have a drug take-back location near you, flush any unused narcotic medicine down the toilet. Check your local drug store and clinics for take-back locations. You can also check the DEA web site for locations.
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