Acetaminophen (Oral Route, Rectal Route)

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Acetaminophen (Oral Route, Rectal Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Actamin Maximum Strength
  • Altenol
  • Aminofen
  • Anacin Aspirin Free
  • Apra
  • Cetafen
  • Children's Nortemp
  • Comtrex Sore Throat Relief
  • Dolono
  • Feverall
  • Genapap
  • Tylenol

Canadian Brand Names

  • Abenol
  • Acetaminophen
  • Actimol Children's
  • Actimol Infant
  • Atasol
  • Children's Acetaminophen
  • Children's Acetaminophen Bubble Gum Flavor
  • Children's Acetaminophen Cherry Flavor
  • Children's Acetaminophen Grape Flavor
  • Children's Acetaminophen Suspension Bubble Gum Flavor - Ages 2 To 11
  • Children's Acetaminophen Suspension Cherry Flavor
  • Children's Acetaminophen Suspension Grape Flavor - Ages 2 To 11

Description

Acetaminophen is used to relieve minor aches and pain and reduce fever. Unlike aspirin, it does not relieve the redness, stiffness, or swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis. However, it may relieve the pain caused by mild forms of arthritis.

This medicine is available without a prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Solution
  • Tablet, Disintegrating
  • Suppository
  • Powder
  • Syrup
  • Tablet
  • Tablet, Chewable
  • Capsule
  • Powder for Solution
  • Suspension
  • Elixir
  • Tablet, Extended Release
  • Capsule, Liquid Filled
  • Liquid
  • Tablet, Effervescent
Before Using
DR601885 Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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