Adult Pain Management

Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in TYLENOL®is identified as a first-line pain relief option by the:

  • American Heart Associationfor patients with, or at high risk for, cardiovascular disease

  • National Kidney Foundationfor episodic use in patients with underlying renal disease

  • American Geriatrics Society10 for persistent pain, particularly musculoskeletal pain

Osteoarthritis

Proven analgesic efficacy for patients with OA.11,12

Cold & flu

Alleviate fever, body aches, and sore throat.

Headache

Help patients get relief from tension-type headaches.

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