Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used over-the-counter medications to treat pain and prevent or reduce fever. It is the main active ingredient in several common painkiller brands, such as ...

Paracetamol is widely used in children for mild-to-moderate pain and fever. In many homes, paracetamol syrups and tablets are kept close by in case a child is not feeling well or to prevent a fever.

Acetaminophen poisoning accounts for about 56,000 U.S. emergency-room visits a year. A CU Anschutz Emergency Medicine toxicology expert is investigating a new treatment University of Colorado School ...