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Answering your patient’s questions on recent media coverage on TYLENOL® and autism

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Efficacy & Safety

Proven analgesic efficacy even when inflammation is present,1* and an outstanding safety profile when used as directed

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Tylenol & autism

Answering your patient’s questions on recent media coverage on TYLENOL® and autism

The facts are that over a decade of rigorous research, endorsed by leading medical professionals and global health regulators, confirms there is no credible evidence linking acetaminophen to autism. We stand with the many public health and medical professionals who have reviewed this science and agree.

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TYLENOL® Efficacy

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Analgesic Efficacy in Osteoarthritis (OA)

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Analgesic Efficacy in Sprains and Strains

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Analgesic Efficacy at 1000 mg vs 650 mg

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Use of Acetaminophen in Patients with Liver Disease

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Use of Acetaminophen in Patients Who Consume Alcohol

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Comorbidities and Analgesic Choice

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Multimodal Pain Management

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*In knee osteoarthritis

References

1. Bradley JD, Brandt KD, Katz BP, Kalasinski LA, Ryan SI. Treatment of knee osteoarthritis: relationship of clinical features of joint inflammation to the response to a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug or pure analgesic. J Rheumatol.1992;19(12):1950-1954