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It's neither - Aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid and Tylenol(brand name) is acetaminophen -
ibuprofen and aspirin belong to the same drug class - Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS), while acetaminophen is an analgesic (pain reliever) -
they can have similar effects on the body using differing mechanisms.
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Does ibuprofen ruin your liver at the same rate as Tylenol?
Acetaminophen is the activate chemical in Tylenol that causes damage to your liver which is not in ibuprofen
Are there alternatives?
Possibly Tylenol or ibuprofen.
Can you take Tylenol sinus and Ativan?
Answering "Can you take Tylenol sinus with ibuprofen?"Answering "Can you take Tylenol sinus with ibuprofen?"Yes, infact Ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine (the medical ingredient in Tylenol sinus) are often used together in medicine such as Advil cold & sinus, Children's Motrin, and others.
Does taking Nyquil plus Tylenol Ibuprofen or aspirin cause ill effects?
Yes it can indeed do so. When you mix Nyquil plus Tylenol Ibuprofen or aspirin you can cause an upset stomach. You can also cause a headache believe it or not.
Is acetaminophen Tylenol?
Yes. Tylenol is just the brand name. Ibuprofen is Motrin and Advil. Acetaminophen is Tylenol.
Is Ibuprofen the same as Tylenol?
They are both pain-killers, but Tylenol and ibuprofen does not belong to the same drug group. Tylenol is analgesic, but Ibuprofen is non steroidal anti inflammatory drug (which means that, beside pain killing, it is blocking inflammation, too).
Can a 15 yr old alternate Tylenol and ibuprofen?
No, a 15 year old is not supposed to alternate Tylenol and Ibuprofen. It is important to get recommendation from a doctor before you buy any drugs.
What is better for children Ibuprofen or Tylenol?
i would say Tylenol, but that's just me. i have been buying Tylenol for years and it never let me down.
Can you mix Tylenol and ibuprofen together for pain after surgery?
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What are the risks of an infant taking Infant's Tylenol?
Our pediatrician recommends Tylenol over Ibuprofen because the Ibuprofen has more possible side effects, such as dehydration. As for Tylenol, there may be some issues with the liver. Either way, use medication sparingly.
What are slang terms for Tylenol?
ibuprofen, happy pills, kickers, Er... The above person is obviously taking something stronger than Tylenol. Ibuprofen is a totally different drug. And why would plain Tylenol be called a happy pill or a kicker.
Will Tylenol or Ibuprofen dissolve faster in water?
Ibuprofen dissolves faster in water compared to Tylenol due to its higher solubility. Ibuprofen is more water-soluble because it is classified as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), while Tylenol is an analgesic and has limited solubility in water.
