Word Origin & History. coarse 1424, cors ordinary, probably adj. use of noun cours (see course), originally referring to rough cloth for ordinary wear. Developed a sense of rude c.1510 and obscene 1711. Perhaps related, via metathesis, to Fr. gros, which had a similar sense development.
Adults and children 12 years and over should take 2 tablets, caplets, gelcaps or tablespoons every 4 to 6 hours as needed -- with no more than 8 tablets, caplets, gelcaps or tablespoons in 24 hours. Extra strength Tylenol should not be taken for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor. It must be emphasized -- you should take no more than 8 extra strength Tylenol per day. The maximum allowable daily dose of Tylenol (acetaminophen) is 4 grams (or 4,000 mg) in adults and 90 mg/kg in children. Do the math -- 8 times 500 mg equals 4,000 mg -- the daily maximum you can safely take.
The maximum dose you should take is 4000mg in a 24 hour period. You are definitely taking too much if you are taking 10-12 each day.eport Abuse. Well, will have to assume you mean hospital grade tylenol as regular tylenol says on the pack how many to take and not exceed per day. Now per prescription you should have it printed on the bottle how many to take and not exceed, but let us again assume you put them in a different bottle with no label.