Acetaminophen
Anilides
Sold as Mejoral · Buscapina · Pharbetol · Vitapirena · pain relief
- Drug class
- Anilides
- Availability
- Prescription and OTC
- Routes
- Oral, Intravenous
- Markets covered
- 3
- Products on record
- 400
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 41,250
Overview
Acetaminophen is an active pharmaceutical ingredient in the Anilides group (N02BE). The information below is compiled per regulator from the product labels on record, with direct links to the original documents.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 283 | June 1, 2026 |
| US United States | FDA | 83 | May 27, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 34 | June 2, 2026 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
283 products
Uses
Paracetamol has analgesic and antipyretic actions similar to those of aspirin and hence is a suitable alternative for patients sensitive to aspirin. 1) For the relief of mild to moderate pain and febrile conditions, eg headache, toothache, colds, influenza, rheumatic pain and dysmenorrhoea.
How to take
USUnited States· FDA
83 products
Uses
Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache the common cold backache minor pain of arthritis toothache muscular aches premenstrual and menstrual cramps temporarily reduces fever
How to take
CACanada· Health Canada
34 products
Uses
EXTRA STRENGTH TYLENOL® NIGHTTIME (Acetaminophen / Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Caplets) is indicated for: • Quick, effective relief of nighttime mild to moderate pain and accompanying sleeplessness associated with back and body pain, headaches, muscle aches and pains, arthritis pain, menstrual pain, dental pain, and aches and pains due to colds and the flu.
It also improves the duration of sleep in these circumstances. 1 Pediatrics Pediatrics (<16 years of age): Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established. EXTRA STRENGTH TYLENOL® NIGHTTIME should not be administered to children under 16 years of age.
2 Geriatrics Evidence from clinical studies suggests that acetaminophen is safe for use in elderly patients. Due to the diphenhydramine hydrochloride component, EXTRA STRENGTH TYLENOL® NIGHTTIME should not be used by elderly patients who experience confusion at night time as it may cause dizziness, sedation and hypotension.
Drug interactions
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Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL001421249 · revised May 15, 2026
- [2]FDA DailyMed · 0005aafa-08f8-49… · revised January 2, 2026 [PDF]
- [3]Health Canada (DPD) · 02385619 · revised March 12, 2026
- [4]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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