Drug Details
Generic Name:
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.
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