So here’s a question that I’m sure many people have searched an answer for. When you have an ache or sore spot someplace, which is the best to take – aspirin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen? And what the heck brands fall into which category anyhow? To answer the last question first, we can make a short […]
Tag Archives: Acetaminophen
When people become parents the first thing they do is keep the medicine out of the toddler’s hands, but few think to do this with their pet. Unfortunately, dogs are curious and tend to tear things up. The lagoon ball shakes and cracks, the curious puppy cannot resist. It looks like a small, white ball […]
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Oct
Oct
The generic name Tylenol― also known as acetaminophen― is commonly found in drug stores around the United States. Unfortunately, many of these homes are too self-conscious and unaware that Tylenol can seriously affect their cat’s health. Tylenol is very dangerous and owners should be informed of what to expect and what to do if their […]
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Nov
Nov
There are so many medicines for pain and fever relief that it is sometimes difficult to decide which one is the best. Understanding the difference between Tylenol ® (acetaminophen) and Advil ® (ibuprofen) will help you decide which medicine you need to effectively treat pain or illness. Tylenol vs Advil: When to use acetaminophen. Acetaminephen, […]
Roxicet is a prescription narcotic pain reliever, like Percoset. Roxicet is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. The two main ingredients in this drug are oxycodone and acetaminophen. Oxycodone is a narcotic pain killer. When paired with acetaminophen, which is a less potent pain reliever, oxycodone is much more effective. If you’ve taken Percoset […]
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Jun
Jun
According to the American Medical Association overuse of acetaminophen is the leading cause of liver failure in the United States. Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol. It’s inclusion in a number of over the counter medications and treatments create an unfortunate situation in which many people are not even aware how much acetaminophen they […]
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Sep
Sep
The US Food and Drug Administration is encouraging parents and caregivers to carefully inspect the label for liquid acetaminophen for infants and children being sold as a new product with a less concentrated form of this pain reliever that has hit the shelves. The FDA warns that there is a risk of dosing errors based […]