Is acetaminophen an anti-inflammitory drug

Answer 1

No, acetaminophen (Tylenol) has pain relieving and fever reducing (antipyretic) properties, not anti-inflammatory properties. Over the counter anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), and aspirin.

Answer 2

No.

The above answer is outdated. The following is a summary of the conclusions of a study reported in the Journal of Neuroinflammation, vol 6, 2009:

"Conclusion

These data show that acetaminophen has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on neurons and suggest a heretofore unappreciated therapeutic potential for this drug in neurodegenerative diseases such as AD [Alzheimer's Disease] that are characterized by oxidant and inflammatory stress."

Answer 3

Acetaminophen is an analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets)

Answer 4

No, acetaminophen (Tylenol) has pain relieving and fever reducing (antipyretic) properties, not anti-inflammatory properties. Over the counter anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), and aspirin.

Answer 5

Tylenol, a brand of acetaminophen, does not have anti-inflammatory effects. Aspirin is a pain reliever that does have anti-inflammatory effects.

Answer 6

As far as I am aware, Tylenol is just deemed to be an analgesic (painkiller).

Answer 7

No, Paracetamol is a brand name for acetaminophen, which is an analgesic (pain killer) but not an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen (Non steroidal anti-inflammatory).