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Tylox contains a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone. Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of oxycodone.

Tylox capsules are used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

Tylox may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

 Tylox Important information

You should not use Tylox if you have recently used alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or other narcotic medications.

No use esta medicina si usted ha tomado un inhibidor de MAO en los últimos 14 días. Una droga peligrosa interacción podría ocurrir. Inhibidores de la MAO incluyen isocarboxazid, linezolid, fenelzina, rasagilina, selegilina, o tranilcipromina.

Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death. Call your doctor at once if you have nausea, pain in your upper stomach, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).

In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction. Stop taking Tylox and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

Tylox may be habit forming. Never share acetaminophen and oxycodone with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction.

Antes de tomar este medicamento

You should not use Tylox if you are allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol) or oxycodone, or if you have recently used alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers, or other narcotic medications.

No use esta medicina si usted ha tomado un inhibidor de MAO en los últimos 14 días. Una droga peligrosa interacción podría ocurrir. Inhibidores de la MAO incluyen isocarboxazid, linezolid, fenelzina, rasagilina, selegilina, o tranilcipromina.

To make sure Tylox is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• enfermedad del hígado, cirrosis, o si usted bebe más de 3 bebidas alcohólicas por día;
• una historia de alcoholismo o adicción a las drogas;
• diarrea, enfermedad inflamatoria del intestino;
• la obstrucción intestinal, estreñimiento severo;
• una colostomía o una ileostomía;
• la enfermedad de riñón;
• la presión arterial baja, o si usted está deshidratado;
• un historial de lesiones en la cabeza, un tumor cerebral o un accidente cerebrovascular; o
• asma, EPOC, apnea del sueño u otros trastornos de la respiración.

Oxycodone may be habit forming. Never share Tylox with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it.