What Are the Benefits of Tylenol?
Tylenol is a brand name drug for the generic drug, acetaminophen. Tylenol is an antipyretic and analgesic drug and is beneficial for reducing pain and fever in a wide variety of health disorders.
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For Children
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Because of Reye's syndrome, a life threatening condition that may develop in children with flu or chicken pox, authorities advise against giving aspirin to children under 16; acetaminophen is recommended. Tylenol may be given to children before the DTP vaccination; it will reduce the pain and fever that usually follow the vaccination.
For the Common Cold
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Tylenol is generally used, and has been shown to be beneficial, in relieving the fever and pain associated with the common cold, as well as viral infections, and the flu.
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To Prevent Drug Interactions
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Tylenol is recommended for people who cannot take aspirin because it may interact with the other drugs being used, such as anticoagulants.
Aspirin Allergies
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Tylenol is beneficial for people who will not, or cannot take aspirin; some people are allergic and sensitive to the ingredients in aspirin. Tylenol is relatively non-toxic when used in proper dosages.
For Varied Disorders
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Tylenol is used to relieve pain from a wide variety of disorders. These include menstrual pain, headache, arthritis, muscle ache, and tooth and orthodontic pain.
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