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US
/əˌsitəˈmɪnəfən/
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NOUN
- an analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets)
How To Use acetaminophen In A Sentence
- Stock up on supplies now, such as a digital thermometer and over-the-counter drugs, including pain reliever/fever reducers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol and generics) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, and generics), as well as diarrhea medicine, such as loperamide (Imodium AD and generics). Swine flu goes to college: Here's what you need to know
- Call your doctor if your child has a fever for more than 24 hours that doesn't get better with acetaminophen (such as Tylenol, Tempra, or Panedol) or ibuprofen.
- Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are the most frequently used over-the-counter analgesics and antipyretics in children.
- Benedi's liver was destroyed by a toxic reaction to acetaminophen, Tylenol's main ingredient.
- If necessary, acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) or ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin) can be used to relieve fever and headache.
- `Tylenol' is a proprietary drug of which `acetaminophen' is the generic form
- If you should become sunburned, prevent further exposure and apply a moisturizing lotion; aspirin or acetaminophen may be given for pain.
- Regular use of drugs like acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen may also pose hazards.
- Others will have to rely on acetaminophen or dietary supplements such as glucosamine, ginger, turmeric or boswellia.
- If you have a sore throat, you can treat the pain with acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or naproxen.
