Generic name
acetaminophen
Brand name
Tylenol
Analgesic
Drug class
Analgesic/antipyretic / PAIN
Primary use
Fever; pain
Dosage forms / routes
Tablet; capsule; chewable tablet; ER tablet; powder; oral solution; oral suspension; suppository; IV solution
Pregnancy warning
Short term use suggests low risk; long-term use suggests risk
Normal adult dose
No more than 4 g/day
Common adverse effects
Hepatotoxicity (if intentional or unintentional overdose occurs); erythema of skin; skin blister; skin rash; hearing loss
Contraindications
Do not use with other drug products containing acetaminophen or if allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients.
May be confused with
acetaZOLAMIDE
Notes
Hepatotoxic in overdose