PAIN DRUGS

Question 1

Tylenol
Tylenol Extra Strength
Tylenol Arthritis

Answer 1

Acetaminophen: 325 mg
500 mg
650 mg

325 mg - 650 mg PO q4-6 hours

OTC MAX: 
3000 mg/d (6 of 500 mg XS tabs)
or
3250 mg/d (10 of the 325 mg
tabs or 5 of the 650 mg tabs)
Liver max: 2000 mg/d

Question 2

Aspirin

Answer 2

81 mg or 325 mg

650 - 1000 mg PO p4-6 hrs PRN pain/fever
no children under 15 yo

MAX: 4000 mg/d

Question 3

Motrin; Advil

Answer 3

Ibuprofen 200 mg

200-400 mg PO q4-6 PRN pain/fever

MAX: 1200 mg/d

Question 4

Aleve

Answer 4

Naproxen 220 mg

220 PO q8-12 hours PRN pain/fever
(not rec. for < 12 yo)

MAX: 660 mg/d
(440 mg/d for age > 65 yrs)

Question 5

Zostrix; Capzasin

Answer 5

Capsaicin topical (variable)

Apply sparingly to affected area 3-4 times/day for at least 14 days with medical supervision

MAX: 4 times/day

Question 6

LidoPatch

Answer 6

Lidocaine HCL 3.6% Menthol 1.25% (topical analgesic)

Apply 1 patch to the affected area for 12 hours each day

1 patch q24 hours for 7 days

Question 7

Tylendol Pediatric

Answer 7

Acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL

Infants & Children <12 yrs:
10 – 15 mg/kg/dose PO every 4 to 6 hrs prn pain/fever

5 doses in 24 hours

Question 8

Motrin, Advil Pediatric

Answer 8

Ibuprofen Infant: 50 mg/1.25 mL; Children: 100 mg/5 mL

> 6 months-11 years: 5-10 mg/kg/dose PO every 6– 8 hours prn pain/fever

4 doses in 24 hours