Tylenol

E49847

Tylenol is a widely used over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer whose active ingredient is acetaminophen (paracetamol).


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Predicate Object
instanceOf brand of medication
over-the-counter drug
doesNotHaveProperty anti-inflammatory effect
drugInteractionWarning alcohol increases risk of liver toxicity
other acetaminophen-containing products increase overdose risk
durationOfAction about 4 to 6 hours
hasActiveIngredient acetaminophen
paracetamol
hasDrugClass analgesic
antipyretic
hasFormulation children’s formulation
extended release
extra strength
infant formulation
regular strength
isAvailableAs caplet
chewable tablet
gelcap
liquid suspension
suppository
tablet
isAvailableWithoutPrescriptionIn Canada
United States of America
surface form: United States

many countries
isBrandNameFor acetaminophen products
isKnownAs paracetamol brand in some markets
isManufacturedBy Johnson & Johnson
isMarketedBy Johnson & Johnson
surface form: McNeil Consumer Healthcare
isPreferredWhen NSAIDs are contraindicated
isUsedFor reduction of fever
symptomatic relief of mild to moderate pain
isUsedIn adults
children
maximumDailyDoseTypicalAdult 4000 mg acetaminophen
onsetOfAction about 30 minutes
routeOfAdministration oral
rectal
shouldBeUsedWithCautionIn patients with liver disease
treats back pain
fever
headache
menstrual cramps
minor arthritis pain
muscle pain
pain
toothache
warning may cause liver damage in high doses
overdose can be life-threatening

Referenced by (2)

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Johnson & Johnson brand Tylenol
Kenvue ownsBrand Tylenol