Tylenol can cause rash and blisters

Acetaminophen, or Tylenol, a popular antipyretic and antipyretic drug, can cause rare but serious skin reactions, according to UPI news agency.

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Dr. Sharon Hertz, deputy director of the anesthesia, pain and addiction department of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), said the over-the-counter drug, which is also a component in many drugs prescribed, can cause rash, blisters or, in the worst case, cause extensive damage on the skin surface.

People who take acetaminophen have a rash or other skin reactions, so stop using this product immediately and seek medical help.

'This new information is not intended to cause concern to consumers and health care workers, nor to encourage them to choose other drugs. However, it is extremely important that people realize and respond quickly to the initial symptoms of these rare but serious side effects, ' Dr. Hertz said.

The FDA is requesting additional warnings about the risk of causing skin reactions as mentioned on the brands of all prescription drugs containing acetaminophen.