Acetaminophen
Generic Name: acetaminophen (oral/rectal) (a SEET a MIN oh fen)
Brand names: Acephen, Actamin, Feverall, Q-Pap, Tactinal, Tempra, Tylenol, Uniserts, Vitapap
There are many brands and forms of acetaminophen available and not all brands are listed here.
What is acetaminophen?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
Acetaminophen is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers.
Acetaminophen may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important information about acetaminophen