Acetaminophen

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Aug 09, 2022

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Acetaminophen

Common Brands:

Mapap Arthritis Pain, Tylenol, Tylenol Arthritis Pain, Acephen, Actamin, Feverall, Tempra Quicklets, Panadol

Availability:

Over-the-counter

Therapeutic Class:

Analgesic and antipyretic

Forms:

Tablets, chewable tablets, extended-release tablets, orally disintegrating tablets, capsules, solution, powder, suppositories

Administration:

By mouth, by insertion into the rectum (suppositories)

Therapeutic Uses:

  • Headache
  • Pain from menstrual periods
  • Backache
  • Muscle aches
  • Toothache
  • Pain relief for cold/flu
  • Pain relief from arthritis
  • Fever

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Acetaminophen Drug Class

Acetaminophen (ah set a mee noe fen) is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer).

Acetaminophen Age Range

Acetaminophen is approved for use in adults and children.