TYLENOL^®: Our Growing Legacy of Analgesic Efficacy

After more than 50 years of use and scientific investigation, TYLENOL® has been shown to provide a rare balance of analgesic efficacy and safety when used as directed. TYLENOL® is the

#1 BRAND OF OTC PAIN RELIEVER RECOMMENDED BY PHYSICIANS

Our Legacy in OA Pain Management

The effectiveness of TYLENOL® is seen most dramatically in OA pain management. The ingredient in TYLENOL® is endorsed as a first-line therapy against mild-to-moderate OA pain, as outlined by these expert guidelines:

American College of Rheumatology* (ACR)

- Established 1995
- Re-endorsed 2000

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
American Pain Society (APS)
American Heart Association (AHA)

*The American College of Rheumatology is an independent professional, medical, and scientific society that does not guarantee, or endorse in any commercial product or service.

Experts endorsed acetaminophen for mild-to-moderate OA pain, in part, because these clinical studies showed TYLENOL® was:

As effective as Rx and OTC ibuprofen for mild-to-moderate OA pain (See study)
Even in the presence of inflammation (See study)
As effective as naproxen in relieving pain and stiffness (See study)
As effective as celecoxib in the treatment of mild-to-moderate OA pain (See study)

Efficacy Chart