Is acetaminophen the same as Tylenol?
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 26, 2020.
Official Answer
by Drugs.comYes, acetaminophen is the same as Tylenol. Acetaminophen is the generic name for the brand name medication Tylenol, made by McNeil Consumer.
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever for mild to moderate pain, such as headaches, muscles aches, backache, and toothaches, and fevers.
Acetaminophen does not have anti-inflammatory effects like ibuprofen, but may be safer to take if you use a blood thinner.
Typically, generic acetaminophen or store brands would be more affordable than the brand name product Tylenol.
Related Medical Questions
- What's the best sore throat medicine to use?
- Which painkiller should you use?
- Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen: Which is better?
- What is paracetamol called in the USA?
- Is it safe to take Ibuprofen (Advil) with acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
- Is Tylenol (acetaminophen) a blood thinner?
- Cold, flu, hay fever, or COVID - Which one do I have?
- Is acetaminophen (Tylenol) an NSAID Drug?
- Is Tylenol (acetaminophen) an anti-inflammatory drug?
- Can I give my dog or cat Tylenol (acetaminophen)?
- Can I take Tylenol while pregnant?
- Can you take paracetamol (acetaminophen) with antibiotics?
- What antibiotics are used to treat bronchitis?
- Can I use Tylenol for dengue fever?
Drug Information
Related Support Groups
- Acetaminophen (129 questions, 207 members)
- Tylenol (174 questions, 220 members)
- Pain (1947 questions, 11469 members)
- Muscle Pain (132 questions, 530 members)
- Fever (57 questions, 171 members)