Both drugs appear to be effective for relief of fever and pain in children under 2, though ibuprofen may offer some marginal benefits. By Nicholas Bakalar Some doctors prefer ibuprofen for treating ...

If you’re in pain and you’re looking for relief in the form of an over-the-counter drug, you’ve got a slew of options. There’s acetaminophen, or Tylenol. There’s ibuprofen, which is used in products ...

A new study shows combining ibuprofen with acetaminophen provided better relief of chronic knee pain than acetaminophen alone, but there were increased side effects, according to a report in MedPage ...

When hit with a headache or fever, people often reach for over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as their first line of defense. Used ...

Older adults who take acetaminophen for pain generally or for osteoarthritis (OA) pain specifically have elevated risks for gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and renal adverse effects. Investigators ...

Is intravenous (IV) acetaminophen a viable pain management option after third-molar extraction? In a recent study, researchers tested intravenous acetaminophen against a placebo of IV saline in 72 ...

Various prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications are available to treat chronic pain. Doctors will work closely with a person to determine the best pain medication for them. There are ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Migraine sufferers may be able to get sufficient relief without turning to prescription drugs, according to two new studies. The studies, published in the latest issue of ...

Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in children under age 12, according to a new ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although both ibuprofen and acetaminophen reduce menstrual pain, ibuprofen appears to have more potent effects, according to investigators from the West Virginia University ...

A new study suggests taking acetaminophen, especially during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, could lead to speech delays in children. For pregnant people, Acetaminophen has long been considered safe to ...

Tylenol, considered by many to be a wonder drug, has been dominating the over-the-counter pain reliever market since the mid-70s. Used to tame fevers and soothe common aches and pains, the ...