What is tylenol made of?

What’s in Tylenol (acetaminophen)?

Most Tylenol products contain the active ingredient acetaminophen (also called paracetamol in many countries). Acetaminophen is the pain- and fever-reducing drug in Tylenol tablets, caplets, and liquid formulations. [1]

What else is in Tylenol beyond the active ingredient?

Tylenol also includes inactive ingredients (excipients) such as fillers, binders, and flavoring/coloring agents that help the medication be formed into tablets/caplets or made into a liquid. The exact inactive ingredients can vary by Tylenol product type (for example, regular tablets vs. extended-release vs. liquid). [1]

Does “Tylenol” always mean acetaminophen only?

In most cases, Tylenol-branded pain/fever products are acetaminophen-only. Some Tylenol combinations sold for cold or flu symptoms may include additional active ingredients, but those would not be “Tylenol” as a plain acetaminophen product. Checking the “Active ingredients” section on your specific box or bottle is the reliable way to confirm. [1]

How can you check what’s in your specific Tylenol?

Look at the drug facts panel on your exact Tylenol product for:
- “Active ingredient(s)” (to confirm acetaminophen and the strength), and
- “Inactive ingredient(s)” (for fillers/binders or liquid additives). [1]

Sources:
[1] https://www.tylenol.com/products