She offers you her generic acetaminophen bottle, and a part of you panics, thinking it might not be as effective as your cherished Tylenol. After all, you wouldn't think of swapping generic ...

Melillo says this because the main active ingredient in the new medication is actually just acetaminophen, the generic name for the exact same drug found in Tylenol products. “Also ...

Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol or the brand name Tylenol, may come with added health risks, according to a new study. The drug, which is commonly used as a painkiller or an ingredient in ...

It’s acetaminophen (or paracetamol), and it’s sold under various brand names like Tylenol and included in multi-drug combo pills like Excedrine. It’s long been considered the safest way to ...