Paracetamol
Paracetamol, also know as acetaminophen is a ...
Brand names include Tylenol (USA).
Reduces temperature and fever (making it an antipyretic).
An NSAID.
Versus Ibuprofen
Paracetamol is a more appropriate pain killer, compared to ibuprofen, for;
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Snake Oils
A number of products use paracetamol as a main ingredient but make claims the product targets or resolves particular types of pain, usually at a significantly higher cost compared to a generic.
Age Restrictions
Do not give paracetamol to a child under 2 months.1
Do not alternate ibuprofen and paracetamol with a child, unless a health professional such as a doctor or nurse tells you to.1
Controversy
Trump, 22 September 2025 claiming Tylenol taken during pregnancy causes autism.2
Further Reading
Random Facts
- Invented in the UK by someone working for Boots
References
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High temperature (fever) in children - retrieved 2025-09-19 ↩↩