Acetaminophen — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Acetaminophen is an active pharmaceutical ingredient found in 110 FDA-approved drug products. Forms: TABLET, CAPSULE, SUPPOSITORY, SOLUTION, SUSPENSION. Routes: ORAL, RECTAL, INTRAVENOUS, INJECTION.

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Acetaminophen (110 brand names, 8 dosage forms, 4 routes)

Available dosage forms: TABLET, CAPSULE, SUPPOSITORY, SOLUTION, SUSPENSION, POWDER, TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE, INJECTABLE.

Routes of administration: ORAL, RECTAL, INTRAVENOUS, INJECTION.

Brand Names

  • ACEPHEN
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • ACETAMINOPHEN AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN AND HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN AND IBUPROFEN
  • ACETAMINOPHEN AND PENTAZOCINE HYDROCHLORIDE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN AND CAFFEINE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN, AND CODEINE PHOSPHATE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE AND DIHYDROCODEINE BITARTRATE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE, AND DIHYDROCODEINE BITARTRATE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN; OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE
  • ADVIL DUAL ACTION WITH ACETAMINOPHEN
  • ALLAY
  • ALLZITAL
  • ANEXSIA
  • ANEXSIA 5/325
  • ANEXSIA 7.5/325
  • ANEXSIA 7.5/650
  • ANOQUAN
  • APADAZ …and 90 more

Indications and Usage

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: minor aches and pains minor sore throat pain headache cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation temporarily reduces fever

Dosage and Administration

do not use more than directed take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 6 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. Age Dose adults and children 12 years of age and over one packet children under 12 years of age do not use dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes. if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water; stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.

⚠ Caution
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