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

A Phase 3 Study of F14 for Management of Pain Following Total Knee Replacement

First Posted Date
2022-11-03
Last Posted Date
2024-01-31
Lead Sponsor
Arthritis Innovation Corporation
Target Recruit Count
151
Registration Number
NCT05603832
Locations
🇺🇸

Woodland International Research Group, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

🇺🇸

HD Research - Legent Orthopedic Hospital, Carrollton, Texas, United States

🇺🇸

Phoenix Clinical Research, Tamarac, Florida, United States

and more 4 locations

Effectiveness of Pre-emptive Analgesics on Post-Operative Pain After Stainless Steel Crown Placement On Primary Molars

First Posted Date
2022-11-01
Last Posted Date
2023-02-23
Lead Sponsor
Alexandria University
Target Recruit Count
66
Registration Number
NCT05602064
Locations
🇪🇬

Pediatric Dentistry department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

Opioid-Free Pain Control Regimen Following Robotic Radical Prostatectomy

First Posted Date
2022-10-28
Last Posted Date
2024-04-18
Lead Sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Target Recruit Count
100
Registration Number
NCT05597878
Locations
🇺🇸

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

Efficacy and Safety of Acetaminophen in Postoperative Pain Management of Infants

First Posted Date
2022-10-04
Last Posted Date
2024-07-10
Lead Sponsor
Nanjing Children's Hospital
Target Recruit Count
220
Registration Number
NCT05564819
Locations
🇨🇳

Children's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Oral vs IV Acetaminophen for Long-bone Fracture in Children

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2022-09-28
Last Posted Date
2022-09-28
Lead Sponsor
Dr. Niina Kleiber
Target Recruit Count
20
Registration Number
NCT05557344
Locations
🇨🇦

CHU Sainte-Justine, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Effect of Perioperative Acetaminophen Dosing on Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment of Basilar Thumb Arthritis

Phase 4
Terminated
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2022-09-27
Last Posted Date
2024-10-07
Lead Sponsor
Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center
Target Recruit Count
23
Registration Number
NCT05556356
Locations
🇺🇸

Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Different Drugs in the Treatment of the Pain in Patients With Temporomandibular Disorder

First Posted Date
2022-09-07
Last Posted Date
2023-08-22
Lead Sponsor
Yuzuncu Yıl University
Target Recruit Count
200
Registration Number
NCT05529290
Locations
🇹🇷

Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Dentistry, Van, Tuşba, Turkey

Paracetamol Compared With Ketorolac for Post-operative Analgetic

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2022-08-31
Last Posted Date
2022-09-06
Lead Sponsor
Indonesia University
Target Recruit Count
85
Registration Number
NCT05523102
Locations
🇮🇩

Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia

Efficacy of Acetaminophen-ibuprofen Combination on the Postoperative Pain After Laparoscopic Gynecology Surgery

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2022-08-22
Last Posted Date
2022-09-26
Lead Sponsor
The Catholic University of Korea
Target Recruit Count
64
Registration Number
NCT05509244
Locations
🇰🇷

Seoul St.Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Seocho-gu, Korea, Republic of

Epidural Tap in Labor Analgesia FOR LABOR ANALGESIA

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2022-08-12
Last Posted Date
2024-03-01
Lead Sponsor
Medipol University
Target Recruit Count
70
Registration Number
NCT05499234
Locations
🇹🇷

Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Bağcılar, Turkey

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