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
Acetaminophen Before Vaccines for Infants Study (AVIS)
- First Posted Date
- 2006-05-15
- Last Posted Date
- 2017-10-13
- Lead Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
- Target Recruit Count
- 374
- Registration Number
- NCT00325819
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Group Health Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, United States
Tailoring Treatment for B Cell Non-hodgkin's Lymphoma Based on PET Scan Results Mid Treatment
Phase 2
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2006-05-11
- Last Posted Date
- 2021-07-22
- Lead Sponsor
- British Columbia Cancer Agency
- Target Recruit Count
- 150
- Registration Number
- NCT00324467
- Locations
- 🇨🇦
BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Comparing Intravenous and Oral Paracetamol for Cholecystectomy
Phase 4
Completed
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2006-02-15
- Last Posted Date
- 2007-03-09
- Lead Sponsor
- Melbourne Health
- Target Recruit Count
- 30
- Registration Number
- NCT00292214
- Locations
- 🇦🇺
Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Rituximab in Subjects With International Society of Nephrology/Renal Pathology Society (ISN/RPS) 2003 Class III or IV Lupus Nephritis
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2006-01-26
- Last Posted Date
- 2015-01-15
- Lead Sponsor
- Genentech, Inc.
- Target Recruit Count
- 144
- Registration Number
- NCT00282347
Ibuprofen Alone and in Combination With Acetaminophen for Treatment of Fever
- First Posted Date
- 2005-12-20
- Last Posted Date
- 2012-05-09
- Lead Sponsor
- Penn State University
- Target Recruit Count
- 60
- Registration Number
- NCT00267293
- Locations
- 🇺🇸
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
A Safety and Effectiveness Study of Acetaminophen Extended Release (3900 mg/Day) and Ibuprofen (1200 mg/Day) in the Treatment of Pain Associated With Ankle Sprains.
Phase 4
Completed
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2005-12-05
- Last Posted Date
- 2011-06-29
- Target Recruit Count
- 260
- Registration Number
- NCT00261560
A Safety and Effectiveness Study of Acetaminophen (4000 mg/Day) and Naproxen (750 mg/Day) in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Hip or Knee
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2005-10-18
- Last Posted Date
- 2015-06-19
- Target Recruit Count
- 581
- Registration Number
- NCT00240773
An Effectiveness and Safety Study of Acetaminophen 1000 mg and Ibuprofen 400 mg in Postoperative Dental Pain.
- First Posted Date
- 2005-10-18
- Last Posted Date
- 2015-06-19
- Target Recruit Count
- 222
- Registration Number
- NCT00240825
An Effectiveness and Safety Study of Acetaminophen 1000 mg and Ibuprofen 400 mg in Postoperative Dental Pain
- First Posted Date
- 2005-10-18
- Last Posted Date
- 2015-06-19
- Target Recruit Count
- 224
- Registration Number
- NCT00240864
Postoperative Pain After Medical Abortion Under Local Anesthesia : Comparison of Several Analgesic Regimen
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2005-09-16
- Last Posted Date
- 2017-11-01
- Lead Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
- Target Recruit Count
- 240
- Registration Number
- NCT00188071
- Locations
- 🇫🇷
Dept of Anesthesia - CHU, Angers, France
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