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Tylenol

Acetaminophen

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

The generic name of this medication is acetaminophen and the brand name is Tylenol.

Other brand names are Aspirin Free Anacin.

The active ingredients of this medication are acetaminophen; chlorpheniramine maleate.

It is primarily used to provide pain relief caused due to simple headaches and muscle aches.

This drug is manufactured by McNeil Consumer Brands, Inc.

Common Uses:

This medication is used to treat minor aches and pains due to:
Arthritis;
Backache;
Common cold;
Flu;
Headache;
Immunizations;
Menstrual cramps;
Muscle ache;
Toothache.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Appetite loss;
Coma;
Diarrhea;
Heart conditions;
Hepatic failure;
Irritability;
Nausea;
Renal failure;
Seizures;
Sweating;
Vomiting;
Yellow eyes or skin.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not advisable in people with:
Hepatic conditions like cirrhosis; liver failure; Hepatitis etc.
G6PD deficiency;
Allergic reactions to this medication or any of its ingredients or any other allergies; including allergies to food; dyes or preservatives.

Drug Interactions:
Anti-seizure medications like carbamazepine; phenobarbital; phenytoin;
Chlorpromazine;
Isoniazid;
Phenothiazines;
Warfarin.

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About Tylenol

The generic name of this medication is acetaminophen and the brand name is Tylenol. Other brand names are Aspirin Free Anacin. The active ingredients of this medication are acetaminophen; chlorpheniramine maleate. It is primarily used to provide pain relief caused due to simple headaches and muscle aches. This drug is manufactured by McNeil Consumer Brands, Inc.

About Acetaminophen

Tylenol is a popular American brand of drugs for relieving pain, reducing fever, and relieving the symptoms of allergies, cold, cough, and the flu. The active ingredient of its original, flagship product, acetaminophen (called "paracetamol" outside of North America), is marketed for headaches, fever, muscle and body pain, arthritis, and joint pain. Like the words "acetaminophen" and "paracetamol", the brand name is derived from the chemical name for the compound, N-acetyl-para-aminophenol (APAP). It is available over the counter without prescription, has few side effects, and reacts with very few medications. However, it can have fatal interactions with alcohol. In addition to products related to allergies and cold, Johnson & Johnson also sells a stronger pain reliever containing codeine.

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