Acetaminophen

Generic Name
Acetaminophen
Brand Names
Acephen, Acetadryl, Allzital, Apadaz, Arthriten Inflammatory Pain, Bupap, Butapap, Cetafen, Children's Silapap, Coricidin Hbp Cold & Flu, Darvocet-N, Dayquil Sinex, Diphen, Dolofin, Dologen, Dologesic Reformulated Jun 2016, Duralgina, Dvorah, Endocet, Esgic, Exaprin, Excedrin, Excedrin PM Triple Action, Excedrin Tension Headache, Feverall, Fioricet, Fioricet With Codeine, Goody's Back & Body Pain Relief, Goody's Body Pain, Goody's Extra Strength, Goody's Headache Relief Shot, Goody's PM, Hycet, Legatrin PM, Little Fevers, Lorcet, Lortab, Mapap, Mersyndol, Midol Complete, Midol Cramps & Bodyaches, Nalocet, Norco, Orbivan, Pamprin Max Formula, Pamprin Multi-symptom, Panadol, Pediacare Children's Fever Reducer Pain Reliever, Percocet, Percogesic Reformulated Jan 2011, Pharbetol, Premsyn Pms, Prolate, Rivacocet, Robaxacet, Robaxacet-8, Roxicet, Sudafed PE Sinus Headache, Tactinal, Tencon, Trezix, Triatec, Triatec-30, Triatec-8, Tylenol, Tylenol PM, Tylenol With Codeine, Ultracet, Vanatol, Vanatol S, Vanquish, Xodol, Xolox, Zamicet, Zflex, Zydone
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C8H9NO2
CAS Number
103-90-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
362O9ITL9D
Background

Acetaminophen (paracetamol), also commonly known as Tylenol, is the most commonly taken analgesic worldwide and is recommended as first-line therapy in pain conditions by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is also used for its antipyretic effects, helping to reduce fever. This drug was initially approved by the U.S. FDA in 1951 and is available in a var...

Indication

In general, acetaminophen is used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain and reduction of fever. It is available over the counter in various forms, the most common being oral forms.
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Associated Conditions
Acute Gouty Arthritis, Acute Musculoskeletal Pain, Allergic Reaction, Allergy to Tree Pollen, Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Chills, Cold, Common Cold, Cough, Cough caused by Common Cold, Coughing caused by Flu caused by Influenza, Dyskinesia of the Biliary Tract, Dyskinesia of the Urinary Tract, Febrile Convulsions, Febrile Illness Acute, Fever, Fibromyalgia, Flu caused by Influenza, Headache, Joint dislocations, Menstrual Distress (Dysmenorrhea), Mild pain, Muscle Inflammation, Muscle Injuries, Muscle Spasms, Musculoskeletal Pain, Myalgia, Nasal Congestion, Neuropathic Pain, Osteoarthritis (OA), Pain, Postoperative pain, Premenstrual cramps, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rhinopharyngitis, Rhinorrhoea, Severe Pain, Sinusitis, Spasms, Spastic Pain of the Gastrointestinal Tract, Sprains, Symptoms Cold, Tension Headache, Toothache, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Whiplash Syndrome, Acute Torticollis, Articular inflammation, Cold or flu syndrome, Mild to moderate pain, Minor aches and pains, Minor pain, Moderate Pain, Moderate to severe pain
Associated Therapies
Airway secretion clearance therapy, Anti-spasmodics, Bronchodilation

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First Posted Date
2024-12-09
Last Posted Date
2024-12-09
Lead Sponsor
Fujian Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Target Recruit Count
57
Registration Number
NCT06723691
Locations
🇨🇳

The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China

A Study of Efinopegdutide in Healthy Obese Participants (MK-6024-015)

Phase 1
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-11-22
Last Posted Date
2024-11-22
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Target Recruit Count
48
Registration Number
NCT06701305
Locations
🇺🇸

QPS-MRA, LLC (Site 0001), South Miami, Florida, United States

Pain After Strabismus Surgery

Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-11-15
Last Posted Date
2024-11-15
Lead Sponsor
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Target Recruit Count
80
Registration Number
NCT06689943
Locations
🇺🇸

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Comparing Analgesic Regimen Effectiveness and Safety for Surgery for Kids Trial

First Posted Date
2024-11-04
Last Posted Date
2024-11-04
Lead Sponsor
University of Michigan
Target Recruit Count
900
Registration Number
NCT06671002
Locations
🇺🇸

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), Los Angeles, California, United States

🇺🇸

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, Palo Alto, California, United States

🇺🇸

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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Oral Acetaminophen for Post-Op Pain Management in Bariatric Surgery Patients

First Posted Date
2024-10-26
Last Posted Date
2024-11-28
Lead Sponsor
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Target Recruit Count
150
Registration Number
NCT06658574
Locations
🇺🇸

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Intravenous Acetaminophen for Postoperative Delirium in Older Patients Recovering From Major Noncardiac Surgery

Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-10-22
Last Posted Date
2024-10-30
Lead Sponsor
RenJi Hospital
Target Recruit Count
1930
Registration Number
NCT06653465

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First Posted Date
2024-09-25
Last Posted Date
2024-09-25
Lead Sponsor
McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Target Recruit Count
1100
Registration Number
NCT06613178
Locations
🇨🇦

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

🇨🇦

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

🇨🇦

Trillium Health Centre, Mississagua, Ontario, Canada

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Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-08-28
Last Posted Date
2024-08-28
Lead Sponsor
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Target Recruit Count
118
Registration Number
NCT06574516
Locations
🇯🇴

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