People use it for headaches,
and minor aches
and pain. It can be found in various cold
and flu medications.
Acetaminophen can also be used for more severe pain when used in combination with opioid analgesics.
Acetaminophen can be found in over 600 OTC and prescription drugs, including Vicodin, Percocet, NyQuil, and Tylenol. Over 50 million people in the USA use acetaminophen each week.
Edwin Kuffner, M.D.