What does midol have in it?

Answer 1

Midol Extended Relief contains naproxen sodium

Midol Teen formula contains acetaminophen and pamabrom

Midol Cramps and Body Aches contains ibuprofen

Midol Menstrual Complete contains acetaminophen, caffeine, and pyrilamine

For reference:

acetaminophen is a mild pain reliever

ibuprofen and naproxen are pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications

pamabrom is a mild diuretic used to treat bloating

pyrilamine is an antihistamine used to treat irritability (may cause sedation)

caffeine is a stimulant and diuretic and helps acetaminophen work more effectively

Answer 2

Vicodin is made as a mixture of hydrocodone and paracetamol. Paracetamol, which is also called acetaminophen, acts as an analgesic/antipyretic. Hydrocodone is a semi-synthetic opioid.

• Vicodin contains 500 mg paracetamol and 5 mg hydrocodone. Typical dosage is 1-2 tablets as needed, max 8 tablets/day.
• Vicodin ES contains 750 mg paracetamol and 7.5 mg hydrocodone. Typical dosage is 1 tablet as needed, max 5 tablets/day.
• Vicodin HP contains 660 mg paracetamol and 10 mg hydrocodone. Typical dosage is 1 tablet as needed, max 6 tablets/day.

Non-active ingredients included in each pill as well: colloidal silicon dioxide, starch, croscarmellose sodium, dibasic calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, and stearic acid.

Answer 3

Midol is a medicine that is available to buy over-the-counter for the treatment of menstrual cramps. Midol has caffeine in it and some forms also have acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen sodium in them.

Answer 4

IBUPROFEN
Advil is a brand of ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Answer 5

ibuprofen
Ibuprofen. Motrin is a brand name like Advil. Ibuprofen is the generic drug name.

Answer 6

For Tylenol it is acetaminophen, while for Advil it is ibuprofen.

Answer 7

Tylenol's active ingredient (a pain killer) is acetaminophen.

Answer 8

Acetaminophen 500 mg Caffeine 60 mg Pyrilamine Maleate 15mg