Acetaminophen

Drug

Also known as: Tylenol

Drug Profile

Acetaminophen (paracetamol) is a widely used analgesic and antipyretic medicine for fever and mild to moderate pain. It is commonly sold over the counter and also appears in prescription products in some markets. Typical consumer brands include Tylenol and Panadol.

Drug Class
Analgesic; antipyretic
Approval Status
Legally marketed in the US as OTC and Rx-only formulations
Mechanism of Action
Appears to act via inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) and via actions of metabolite AM404
Brand Names
  • Tylenol
  • Panadol
Indications
  • Fever
  • \Mild to moderate pain\

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