Acetaminophen is an analgesic and an antipyretic, which means that it is good for pain relief reducing fevers; whereas ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which works by ...

BOSTON, Massachusetts — The link between acetaminophen (Tylenol and generics) and liver damage is well established, but there is also evidence to suggest that in some asymptomatic patients, ...

Tylenol, considered by many to be a wonder drug, has been dominating the over-the-counter pain reliever market since the mid-70s. Used to tame fevers and soothe common aches and pains, the ...

Chances are, if you suffer from occasional aches and pains, you probably have a bottle of acetaminophen in your medicine cabinet. This pain reliever most people know as Tylenol can help a headache, ...

The Food and Drug Administration is calling for stricter restrictions on treatments that combine acetaminophen with other medications, due to potentially serious adverse health reactions. The FDA ...

Kids with broken or sprained limbs don't need oral opioids to treat their pain, according to newly published findings from a ...

Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in children under age 12, according to a new ...

SILVER SPRING, Md. -- Acetaminophen is associated with rare but severe and sometimes fatal skin reactions at usual doses, the FDA said Thursday. The agency cited three published reports in which ...

Acetaminophen, often sold under the brand name Tylenol, is one of only a few painkillers deemed safe during pregnancy. But a growing body of research suggests heavy use in pregnancy may cause autism ...

Acetaminophen use during pregnancy is associated with sleep and behavior problems consistent with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study. Acetaminophen use during ...