Tylenol (Acetaminophen) is a widely used over-the-counter medication that provides relief from pain and fever. Acetaminophen belongs to a class of drugs known as analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers). It works by blocking the body’s production of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are substances that can cause pain, fever, and inflammation.
Acetaminophen is an effective, safe, and non-addictive choice for treating mild to moderate pain, such as headaches, sore throat, muscle aches, backaches, and arthritis. It is a pain reliever and fever reducer commonly used to treat minor aches and pains, including headache, backache, minor pain of arthritis, toothache, muscular aches, premenstrual and menstrual cramps, and to temporarily reduce fever.
Acetaminophen controls pain and fever but does not reduce inflammation, as does aspirin and the other widely consumed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, generics) and naproxen (Aleve, generics). But unlike NSAIDs, acetaminophen does not irritate the stomach and intestinal lining. That means a person who cannot tolerate NSAIDs can still take acetaminophen. It is an important drug for controlling chronic pain in older adults.
Prescription Not Required
Formulation: Tablet (PMS)
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