Yes, you can usually take Tylenol with Viagra or Cialis: Tylenol is paracetamol, and paracetamol is not on the interaction list of either medicine's Australian leaflet. healthdirect says paracetamol is safe to take for a few days with other medicines that don't contain paracetamol (healthdirect).
What is Tylenol called in Australia?
Paracetamol. Tylenol is a paracetamol brand, and paracetamol is known as acetaminophen in some countries. In Australia, Tylenol paracetamol 500mg tablets were supplied through pharmacies under a TGA Section 19A approval while paracetamol 500mg tablets were in shortage; that approval expired on 30 April 2021 (TGA). Here, paracetamol is sold under many names, so check the active ingredient on the packet.
Does paracetamol interact with Viagra?
Not according to the Viagra leaflet. The medicines it lists as possibly interfering are cimetidine, the antifungals ketoconazole and itraconazole, the antibiotics erythromycin and rifampicin, the HIV medicines ritonavir and saquinavir, alpha-blockers and bosentan, with nitrates and riociguat never to be combined with it (Viagra CMI). Paracetamol is not among them. The leaflet adds that your doctor or pharmacist has a more complete list, so mention paracetamol if you take it every day.
Does paracetamol interact with Cialis?
Not according to the Cialis leaflet either. Its list covers nitrates, riociguat, some antibiotics, seizure medicines, antifungals, HIV medicines, some blood pressure medicines, alpha-blockers, finasteride, warfarin, sildenafil, grapefruit juice and large amounts of alcohol, but not paracetamol (Cialis CMI).
Can paracetamol ease the headache ED tablets cause?
It can. Headache is one of the common side effects of ED medicines (healthdirect), and paracetamol is used for headache; it starts to work about 30 minutes after a dose and its effects usually last about 4 hours (healthdirect). A headache that comes with changes in your vision is different: vision changes are a rare but serious side effect of ED medicines and need medical help.
How much paracetamol is safe?
For adults, no more than 1 gram every 4 to 6 hours and a total of 4 grams a day. Do not take it with other medicines that contain paracetamol, such as paracetamol-and-ibuprofen combinations, migraine preparations and some cough and cold remedies. If you have taken too much, call triple zero (000) for an ambulance even if you feel well, or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (healthdirect).
What does interact with Viagra and Cialis?
Nitrates for angina, above all: never take either medicine with them. healthdirect also lists amyl nitrite and blood pressure medicines, which can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure that is hard to treat (healthdirect). Both medicines are prescription-only in Australia, so tell the doctor who prescribes them about every medicine you take, including ones from the supermarket.
