What are brands of acetaminophen?
OTC medicine brands that contain acetaminophen
- Tylenol®
- NyQuil®/DayQuil®
- Excedrin®
- Alka-Seltzer Plus®
- Mucinex®
- Robitussin®
- Goody’s®
What is the common name for acetaminophen?
Brand-name versions You may know acetaminophen as the brand-name drug Tylenol.
Is acetaminophen brand name or generic?
Acetaminophen is the generic name for the brand name medication Tylenol, made by McNeil Consumer. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever for mild to moderate pain, such as headaches, muscles aches, backache, and toothaches, and fevers.
What is acetaminophen 500mg tab?
TYLENOL® Extra Strength Coated Tablets for Headache, Muscle Pain & Fever Relief, 500mg Acetaminophen. TYLENOL® Extra Strength Coated Tablets for Adults temporarily reduce fever and relieve minor aches and pains.
What’s the difference between ibuprofen and acetaminophen?
Official Answer. Acetaminophen is only effective at relieving pain and fever, while ibuprofen relieves inflammation in addition to pain and fever. Other key differences: Some research suggests NSAIDs such as ibuprofen are more effective than acetaminophen at relieving pain.
Is Tylenol the same thing as acetaminophen?
Acetaminophen (pronounced a SEET a MIN oh fen) is the primary active ingredient in TYLENOL® products, and is one of the most common active drug ingredients in the U.S. It is found in over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines.
Can I take 2 Tylenol 500mg?
With Extra Strength Tylenol, patients can take 2 pills (each of which contains 500 mg of acetaminophen) every 4 to 6 hours; however, they should not take more than 8 pills in a 24-hour period.
Is Tylenol the same as acetaminophen?
What is a good substitute for Tylenol?
At the drugstore, the most common alternatives to acetaminophen are ibuprofen (brand names Advil and Motrin) and naproxen (brand names Aleve, Naprosyn, and Anaprox). Both of these are part of a class of drugs known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Many people are familiar with these medications.