Overview

ACETAMINOPHEN   What is acetaminophen. Acetaminophen, or paracetamol or Tylenol, helps reduce fevers, headaches, and muscle or body aches. It is found in many over-the-counter products, and patients can take 325 to 650 mg every 4-6 hours or 1 g every six hours as needed. Unlike other pain relievers like NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen), acetaminophen does not have anti-inflammatory properties and is, thus, not beneficial in treating inflammatory conditions.   How can acetaminophen help alleviate certain long COVID symptoms. The prevalence of post-COVID pain is estimated to be up to 63.3%, and patients with chronic pain can have exacerbated symptoms after COVID.1 There are multiple possible mechanisms behind post-COVID pain.

How it works:

Not fully elucidated. Believed to activate serotonergic inhibitory pathways in the CNS and inhibit our heat-regulating center

Dosage Form: Tablet Tablet - 325mg, 500mg; Chewable tablet - 80mg, 160mg, 325mg, 500mg; Extended release tablet - 650mg; Capsule - 325mg, 500mg; Suspension - 160mg/5mL; Syrup - 160mg/5mL; Solution - 160mg/5mL; Liquid - 160mg/5mL, 500mg/15mL; Oral packet - 160mg, 500mg; Elixir - 160mg/5mL; Suppository - 80mg, 120mg, 325mg, 650mg

Common Usage: pain, fever, headache