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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Tylenol is a drug brand in North America that reduces fever and pain and relieves the symptoms of flu, cough, cold and certain allergies. The active ingredient of this drug is acetaminophen, an antipyretic and analgesic drug.

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What are the differences between ibuprofen acetaminophen naproxen and aspirin?

NSAIDs and acetaminophenIbuprofen, naproxen and aspirin are all NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs.) Among other actions their main mechanism of action is to block a group of enzymes called COX (cyclo-oxygenase) enzymes. They reduce pain (analgesic), reduce high temperatures (antipyrexial), reduce swelling (anti-inflammatory) and make the blood less likely to clot (antithrombolic). As they're all in the same group, they all have similar side effects and risks, however the severity of each side effect varies across the drugs, for instance naproxen is less likely to cause heart problems than ibuprofen. Common side effects include gastric irritation (the reason they should be taken with food) and bleeding. Other drugs in this group include diclofenac and the coxibs (however these have more specific action).

Acetaminophen (paracetamol), is not an NSAID and acts via different mechanisms. It shares the analgesic and antipyretic properties of the NSAIDs, but in not anti-inflammatory or antithrombolic. It is broken down in the body by the liver, unlike NSAIDS which are removed via the kidneys, and have very different side effects.

Acetaminophen can be taken with an NSAID, however you should not take more than one NSAID at a time.

Does Acetaminophen test positive for pot?

Acetaminophen and aspirin are the only two OTC pain relievers I know of that do NOT test positive for pot.

Names of Tramadol and paracetamol drug?

Tramadol is popular by brand name Ultracet, Ultram &

Paracetamol is popular under brand name Crocin.

Your doctor - and he/she alone - will know which is best for you. And generic versions often work, and your doctor and/or pharmacist can advise you best on that.

Can you take ibuprofen pm if taken Lora tabs?

Yes. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen (pain killer in Lortab/Vicodin) have different mechanisms of action and can be taken together.

What happens if you take 6 Tylenol with codeine?

You could get really sick and throw up or if you take this amount continuously, it will damage your liver.

not neccisarily...i just took 6 t 3's lets say.. 20 mins ago and i just feel really good...good body high:)

--but 6 is the ABSOLUTE MAX!!!! anymore will put you in risk of convulsion or any other overdose signs.

i know this bc i have od'ed and it was off of 8.

whenever i cant get a real drug, i take 6 of these to keep me goin until i get more..

sad yes i know, but it works.

How do you deal with Panadol abuse?

Stop taking/giving it if not necessary. It's just an over the counter analgesic. Not addictive. Panadol is a brand name of acetaminophen (Tylenol). Abuse would be taking more than 4000mg. in a 24hr. period. 4000mg. in 24hrs. is the absolute MAXIMUM> The thing to keep in mind is that your liver will "take a beating" and if you drink alcohol you could be in danger of liver faliure. Some guy took Tylenol, then had two martinis, and suffered liver failure. Be good to your liver, the waiting list for a new one is..........a LONG time. BGTYL (be good to your liver). Panadol is non-narcotic so abuse may just be a habit of taking too much I am surprised by the previous two answers. There are formulations of Panadol that contain codeine, and in some countries, may be available without prescription (requiring, however, consultation with the druggist). Abuse is generally associated with the codeine containing versions of Panadol, because codeine can produce psychological or physical dependency, even in the small doses available in the OTC compositions of Panadol. Panadol/codeine abuse is dealt with by tapering down the dose taken each day, until stopped. A 21-day taper is typical in the USA, and probably enough for a codeine habit, which is a moderate dependency. There are many internet sources for information on opioid tapering strategies. The main health concern with Panadol abuse (or in general, codeine/acetaminophen, including Tylenol 1, 2, 3, and 4, Compound 222, and many others) is with the acetaminophen. Codeine, while a weak opioid and narcotic, has no tissue toxicity. In contrast, acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a poison in high dosages. People taking acetaminophen/codeine may attempt to take many tablets in order to overcome the inherent weakness of codeine and the limited doses of it available, thus poisoning themselves not with codeine, but with acetaminophen!

Is 15mg of percocet with 325mg Acetaminophen 800mg Motrin to much?

It is a tad excessive, but it is not overwhelming. If your 15mg percocet is not sufficient in treating your pain, speak to your doctor about adjusting your doses.

What is the best antidepressant to take woth abilify?

There is need for individualization of drug therapy, if aripiprazole isn't good, the person may try quetiapine

What is extra strength Tylenol?

Extra Strength Tylenol is any over-the-counter formulation of Tylenol that contains 500mg of Acetaminophen (Paracetamol).

Does paracetamol contain an ester group?

No. If it were an ester group the C=O would be bonded to an O before being bonded to a methyl group. However the C=O is bonded directly to a methyl group. So if anything it is a ketone. But I'm not sure if it's even that because the C=O is bonded to a N on the other side...

Can you give Tylenol after giving Hyland's 4 Kids Cold 'n Cough?

Yes, Hyland's is a homeopathic medicine, and one of the things it advertises is that it contains no aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, pseudoephedrine or dextromethorphan. There is nothing in it for fever or pain.

The Hyland's website says, "There have been no reports of interactions between this product and ibuprofen or acetaminophen."

Hyland's Cold and Cough 4 Kids contains:

Allium Cepa (onions)

Hepar sulphuris calcareum (crude calcium sulfide)

Hydrastis (Goldenseal)

Natrum Muriaticum (made from table salt)

Phosphorus

Pulsatilla (type of flower that is used to treat small coughs in small doses, but toxic enough to be used for abortions in traditional herbal medicine)

Your 5 year old has been running a fever for 4 days He has strep throat and is on Amoxcillan for 3 days His fever is still reaching 103.8 with Motrin Tylenol plus Amoxcillan Is this normal?

1. the child may also have a concomitant viral infection - remember, viruses DO NOT respond to antibiotics 2. the child is not taking the prescribed dose 2-3 times a day, or 3. the level of amoxicillin is not reaching the blood stream in a large of enough quantity to kill the throat strept microbes - in this case, your pediatrician would either have to increase the dose of amoxil or change to a more potent medication (ie, augmentin). RBB, MD

If someone takes fifteen Tylenol and weights about 119 pounds and is thirteen years old can they die?

YES YOU CAN!

the acetaminophen (regular old Tylenol) will kill you.

you've gotta remember theres 300 mgs of acetaminophen in each pill.

that's even a lot for one day

Is aspirin a brand name?

Yes...or at least it can be.

While both contain "acetylsalicylic acid" (ASA) as active drug and the effect on the body is the same when first bought, the differences come in longevity. Multiple studies show that Bayer does not degrade as fast as the generic.

Go smell that year old bottle of aspirin in the closet. It'll smell like vinegar since its degraded to a similar form to vinegar. Bayer degrades much slower while the off brand degrades rapidly.

Spend the small extra for Bayer if you need to take daily aspirin. That's your life. Just using it for occasional pain? I'm sure the off-brand is fine.

Is digesic an anti inflammatory?

It is a prescription drug in tablet form, used for severe pain.

Each tablet contains 32.5mg Dextropropoxyphene Hydrochloride and 325g Paracetamol.

What dose of banana paracetamol can you give a 6 month old baby?

There should be a paper insert with any infant medication that provides you with the dosage based on the weight of your child.
Since age is not an exact method of measuring any amount of medication for a child, the weight is the best choice.
If you do not have that information readily available, most manufacturers provide the information on their websites.

What does the drug Tylenol PM treat?

This drug helps to prevent moderate pain, fever, cold and flu. It should mainly be given to individuals age six and over. Also can be used as a sleep aid. This drug should not be given to children under the age of six.

Can you take Darvocet and Tylenol pm at the same time?

Pharmacist would not recommend it. With the benadryl and Tylenol mixed can cause serious drowsiness and it is way too much Tylenol at one time your talking close to 650mg per darvocet tablet not to metion the Tylenol content of the P.M. It will put you to sleep for sure but its not healthy and you wont feel good at all the next day

What is fenilefrina?

Fenilefrina is the Spanish and Portuguese translation of phenylephrine, a popular over-the-counter decongestant .

Is 268 mg Tylenol too much for a 2 year old that weighs 27 lbs?

If your child weighs 27 pounds the most Tylenol that you should give without a prescription is 160 mg per dose, for a maximum of 5 doses per day.