Drugs Expert

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.

Acetaminophen is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers.

Acetaminophen may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Most important: Use acetaminophen for up to 3 days for fever or up to 10 days for pain (or up to 5 days to treat a child’s pain). If the symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse, stop using acetaminophen and see a doctor.

Avoid alcohol during treatment with acetaminophen. Together, alcohol and acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver.

Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescription products. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amount of acetaminophen per dose or per day.