Acetaminophen or known as Paracetamol mostly can be bought without prescription. This kind of drug is very useful for small to medium pain such as headache, and to relieve fever. Because of its effectiveness, Acetaminophen probably the most often used drug and also the side effects are well known and safe to be consumed by everyone.

Acetaminophen chemistry formula

Many years ago, Fenacetin widely used by people like Acetaminophen. Due to the toxic effects to the kidney, Fenacetin was pulled out from the market. Acetaminophen is the derivatives of Fenacetin, but Acetaminophen is considered safer than Fenacetin.

Acetaminophen in many free prescription drugs

There are many free prescription drugs that contain Acetaminophen for headache, fever, flu reliever, and many. But prolong used of Acetaminophen is not good for your body, because FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is now claiming that Acetaminophen can cause toxicity to the liver and cause drug induced hepatitis.

If you are often to consume Acetaminophen, you should stop and contact your doctor to consult about your pain problem to have other kind of drug which is also safe for your liver.

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