Acetaminophen & Safety

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) recommends acetaminophen, the medicine in TYLENOL®, as a first-line therapy for patients suffering from mild-to-moderate osteoarthritis pain.

The American College of Rheumatology is an independent professional, medical, and scientific society that does not guarantee, warrant, or endorse any commercial product or service.

The National Kidney Foundation recommends acetaminophen, the medicine in TYLENOL®, as the non-narcotic analgesic of choice for episodic use in patients with underlying kidney disease.

The American Lung Association recommends using acetaminophen, the medicine in TYLENOL®, as first-line therapy for the aches and pains associated with colds and flu.

The American Geriatric Society recommends acetaminophen, the medicine in TYLENOL®, as the drug of choice for relieving mild-to-moderate musculoskeletal pain in people ages 50 and older.

When used as directed, TYLENOL® is the safest type of pain reliever you can buy.

TYLENOL® won't irritate your stomach the way that aspirin or even ibuprofen sometimes can.

TYLENOL® is unlikely to cause allergic reactions.