Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 21, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Acephen
- Actamin Maximum Strength
- Altenol
- Aminofen
- Anacin Aspirin Free
- Apra
- Arthritis Pain Relief
- Cetafen
- Children's Mapap
- Children's Nortemp
- Comtrex Sore Throat Relief
- Dolono
- Febrol
- Feverall
- Genapap
- Genebs
- Infantaire
- Mapap
- Mapap Arthritis Pain
- Pain-Eze +/Rheu-Thritis
- Pyrecot
- Pyregesic
- Q-Pap
- Redutemp
- Silapap
- T-Painol
- Tycolene
- Tylenol
In Canada
- Abenol
- Acetaminophen
- Actimol Children's
- Actimol Infant
- Atasol
- Atoma Acetaminophen Arthritis Pain
- Atoma Children's Acetaminophen - Dye Free- Cherry
- Atoma Children's Acetaminophen Suspension - Bubble Gum
- Basic Care Acetaminophen - Arthritis Pain
- Biomedic Acetaminophen Arthritis Pain
- Children's Acetaminophen
- Children's Acetaminophen - Grape
Available Dosage Forms:
- Capsule, Liquid Filled
- Solution
- Powder
- Tablet, Chewable
- Suppository
- Liquid
- Elixir
- Suspension
- Tablet
- Capsule
- Tablet, Extended Release
- Tablet, Disintegrating
Therapeutic Class: Analgesic
Uses for acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is used to treat minor aches and pain and to reduce fever. It may also help treat pain from mild forms of arthritis.
Acetaminophen is available without a prescription.
Before using acetaminophen
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For acetaminophen, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to acetaminophen or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully...
