Paracetamol vs. Tylenol — What's the Difference?

Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is a medication used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. At a standard dose, paracetamol only slightly decreases body temperature; it is inferior to ibuprofen in that respect, and the benefits of its use for fever are unclear.

A tablet containing this drug

See acetaminophen.

An analgesic for mild pain; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril and Tylenol and Panadol and Phenaphen and Tempra and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets)

(pharmaceutical drug) a synthetic compound used as a drug to relieve and reduce fever, usually taken in tablet form