Meaning of Acetaminophen | Babel Free

Definitions

A white crystalline compound used in medicine as an anodyne to relieve pain and reduce fever.

Canada, US

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“You need to take acetaminophen / Or just a little aspirin / acetylsalicylic for the pain”

““I [have] actually witnessed a resident have to be taken to the emergency room because of acetaminophen toxicity,” Lee recalls. “I was pushed to find a solution because I wanted to help the residents who I volunteer for.””

“Top U.S. health officials urged pregnant women not to use acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, claiming it could cause autism, though studies have been inconclusive.”

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