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Acetaminophen Safe Use
Acetaminophen: Know the Facts

Know the Facts Acetaminophen (pronounced: aˇseetˇaˇminˇoˇfen) is an active ingredient found in many over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines. In fact, acetaminophen is in more than 600 common medicines. It is used in pain relief medicine, fever reducers, sleep aids, and cough, cold, and allergy medicines.

Other medicines used to treat moderate to severe pain may also contain acetaminophen as an active ingredient. These medicines are available only by prescription. Examples include Hydrocet, Percocet, and Vicodin.

Term to Know

Active ingredient:
the ingredient in the medicine that makes it work