what is Acetaminophen?

Question

just want to know

Answer 1

It's actually better known as Paracetamol.

Common brand names for the drug include Herron in Australia, Tylenol in Brazil, Canada, South Korea and the U.S., Paralen in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Panadol in Central America, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, the UK, Portugal and Singapore, Perdolan in Belgium, Doliprane, Dafalgan, and Efferalgan in France, Tachipirina and Efferalgan in Italy, Crocin in India, Gelocatil in Spain, Benuron in Portugal, Alvedon in Sweden, Panodil and Pinex in Denmark and Iceland, Acamol in Israel, Pinex and Paracet in Norway and Depon in Greece.

The words acetaminophen and paracetamol both come from the chemical names for the compound: N-acetyl-para-aminophenol and para-acetyl-amino-phenol. In some contexts, it is shortened to apap, for N-acetyl-para-aminophenol.

Panadol, which is marketed in Europe, Asia, Central America, and Australasia, is the most widely available brand, sold in over 80 countries. In North America, paracetamol is sold in generic form (usually labelled as acetaminophen) or under a number of trade names: for instance Tylenol (McNeil-PPC, Inc), Anacin-3, Tempra, and Datril.

Acetaminophen is commonly used in multi-ingredient preparations for migraine headache, typically including butalbital and acetaminophen with or without caffeine, and sometimes containing codeine. In the U.S., these anti-migraine products are marketed under the brand name Fioricet.

It is a common analgesic and antipyretic drug that is used for the relief of fever, headaches, and other minor aches and pains. Paracetamol is also useful in managing more severe pain, allowing lower dosages of additional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or opioid analgesics to be used, thereby minimizing overall side-effects. It is a major ingredient in numerous cold and flu medications, as well as many prescription analgesics. It is remarkably safe for human use in recommended doses, but because of its wide availability, deliberate or accidental overdoses are fairly common.

Answer 2

It's what in meds like Tylenol. A mild pain reliever.

Answer 3

The generic name for tylenol

Answer 4

a‧ce‧ta‧min‧o‧phen  /əˌsitəˈmɪnəfən, ˌæsɪtə-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uh-see-tuh-min-uh-fuhn, as-i-tuh-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun Pharmacology
a crystalline substance, C8H9NO2, used as a headache and pain reliever and to reduce fever.

Answer 5

A non narcotic pain reliever sold under several trade names, Tyelonol being one. It is hepatoxic in large doses.

Answer 6

paracetamol. you probably take it in tablet form or in a suspension liquid if you're younger. also lowers a fever. pain killer, helps headache, period pain, and some muscle pain

Answer 7

tylenol (tylenol is just a brand name)

Answer 8

tylenol