Definition of acetaminophen
: a crystalline compound C8H9NO2 that is a hydroxy derivative of acetanilide and is used in chemical synthesis and in medicine to relieve pain and fever
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Codeine – Codeine is one of the weakest opioids, often given when painkillers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen fail to work.
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The acute pain patient, the guidelines say, should first be offered treatments like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
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The Food and Drug Administration advises taking no more than 3,000 milligrams of acetaminophen per day.
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Some patients are receiving less potent medications such as acetaminophen or muscle relaxants as hospitals direct their scant supplies to higher-priority cases.
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Some patients are receiving less potent medications like acetaminophen or muscle relaxants as hospitals direct their scant supplies to higher-priority cases.
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The bottle was tested, revealing trace amounts of acetaminophen (a pain reliever and fever reducer), caffeine and aspirin.
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Barby decided instead to manage her pain with OTC remedies like ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and naproxen.
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Half were treated with opioids and half with non-opioid medications — either common over-the-counter drugs like acetaminophen or naproxen, or prescription drugs like topical lidocaine or meloxicam.
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ACETAMINOPHEN Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of acetaminophen for English Language Learners
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: a medicine that is used to relieve pain and fever
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of acetaminophen
: a crystalline compound C8H9NO2 that is a hydroxy derivative of acetanilide and is used in chemical synthesis and in medicine instead of aspirin to relieve pain and fever — called also
paracetamol; see liquiprin, panadol, tylenol
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