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Article: Acetaminophen
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Acetaminophen
Definition
Acetaminophen is a medicine used to relieve
pain
and reduce
fever
.
Description
Acetaminophen is used to relieve many kinds of minor aches and pains: headaches, muscle aches, backaches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, arthritis, and the aches and pains that often accompany colds.
Description
This drug is available without a prescription. Acetaminophen is sold under various brand names, including Tylenol, Panadol, Aspirin Free Anacin, and Bayer Select Maximum Strength
Headache
Pain Relief Formula. Many multi-symptom cold, flu, and sinus medicines also contain acetaminophen.
Studies have shown that acetaminophen relieves pain and reduces fever about as ...