What schedule is tylenol 3?

Tylenol 3 is not a single “schedule” by itself—its legal scheduling depends on the active ingredient and strength.

What schedule is Tylenol 3 in the U.S.?

Tylenol 3 contains the opioid codeine (usually 300 mg acetaminophen + 30 mg codeine per tablet). In the U.S., products with codeine in this kind of combination are typically classified as Schedule III controlled substances. [1]

Why the schedule can vary

If a product has a different amount of codeine (or no codeine at all), the scheduling can change. Some acetaminophen-only products are not scheduled. For Tylenol 3 specifically (codeine + acetaminophen), it is generally treated as Schedule III because it includes codeine. [1]

Related point: what this means for access

Because Tylenol 3 is a controlled substance, you typically need a prescription to get it in most places, and pharmacies handle it as a controlled medication.

Source

[1] https://www.drugs.com/mtm/tylenol-3.html