Chronic Pain Today

Acetaminophen, or APAP, is the drug behind the popular brand Tylenol. It is just as effective as NSAIDs are for pain relief, but they do not have the ability to bring down inflammation. They do have a few side effects, but is generally well tolerated in most individuals.

Examples of Acetaminophen Brands:
Tylenol
Feverall
Tempra
Aspirin Free Anacin

Dosages of Acetaminophen:
Most adults should be given the dose of a gram. This means two extra strength 500mg tablets, or three regular strength 325mg tablets. Pay special attention that you are not double dosing, as some of the popular cough and cold formulas add acetaminophen to their mix and this will still count toward your daily allowance of the drug.

Sometimes acetaminophen is added to opiods to provide better pain relief.