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Generic & Brand Name : Source: (RXList)

Brand Name : Tylenol
Generic Name : Acetaminophen

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
Acetaminophen belongs to a class of drugs called analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics ( fever reducers). The exact mechanism of action of acetaminophen is not known. Acetaminophen relieves pain by elevating the pain threshold, that is, by requiring a greater amount of pain to develop before a person feels it. It reduces fever through its action on the heat-regulating center of the brain. Specifically, it tells the center to lower the body's temperature when the temperature is elevated. The FDA approved acetaminophen in 1951. ...
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Precautions (Source: RXList)
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Further Reading on acetaminophen
  • Allergies to Insect Stings - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    ...ice pack or cold compress may reduce swelling and pain, along with taking a nonprescription pain reliever, such as acetaminophen ...taking a nonprescription pain reliever, such as acetaminophen . If...
  • Cancer Pain - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    You are the only one who knows how your cancer pain feels . You may need different combinations of treatments . Don ' t be surprised ...may be enough to relieve your pain at times. Acetaminophen , such as...
  • Acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) Poisoning ( WebMD )
    If taken in excess amounts (overdose, whether on purpose or by accident), acetaminophen can cause life-threatening illness.
  • Strep Throat - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Antibiotics such as penicillin , cephalexin , or amoxicillin are used to treat strep throat . Antibiotics are effective only against ...recommend nonprescription medicines such as acetaminophen or...
  • Shoulder Separation - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is a shoulder separation ? A shoulder separation is the partial or complete separation of two parts of the shoulder : the ...than 20 because of the risk of Reye's syndrome. Acetaminophen (such as...


  • Fine-Needle Aspiration - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is fine - needle aspiration ? Fine - needle aspiration is a method of collecting cells from the breast , liver , mouth , neck ,...such as acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) or ibuprofen (Advil), if you have...
  • Broken Collarbone (Clavicle) - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is the collarbone ? The collarbone ( clavicle ) is one of the main bones of the shoulder joint . It holds the shoulder up and ,...To help relieve pain, try acetaminophen or a nonsteroidal...
  • Brown Recluse Spider Bite - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is a brown recluse spider ? Brown recluse , or fiddle ( Loxosceles ), spiders are about long with a dark violin - shaped mark on ... acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...
  • Degenerative Disc Disease - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is degenerative disc disease ? Degenerative disc disease is not really a disease but a term used to describe the normal changes ...feels better) on the affected area and use acetaminophen (such as...
  • Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Treatment for hand - foot - and - mouth disease is not usually needed . Symptoms of the disease ...fever, or pain from blisters. Appropriate medication choices include: Acetaminophen , such as Tylenol .



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