Question 1

what is the difference between tylenol (acetaminophen) and motrin?

Accepted Answer

One is an analgesic: Tylenol (acetaminophen) is in the class of analgesics that will help with the pain and reduce your fever.
Motrin is an anti-inflammatory that reduces the inflammation and swelling and will secondarily reduce pain to the area.

Question 2

what is the difference between tylenol (acetaminophen) and ofirmev? if the ingredient is the same. why would ofirmev work but not tylenol (acetaminophen)? is iv safer for liver?

Accepted Answer

OFIRMEV®: OFIRMEV® (acetaminophen) Injection is the first and only IV acetaminophen in the US. It is injectable vice oral tylenol.

Question 3

what is the difference between motrin, tylenol (acetaminophen) and advil?

Accepted Answer

Motrin=advil: Motrin and advil are brand names of ibuprofen, which is an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever.  Tylenol is the brand name for acetaminophen, another pain reliever.  You can save some money and just go for either Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen and skip the name brands.

Question 4

what is the difference between aspirin, tylenol, (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

Effect on baby: Aspirin and Ibuprofen are related anti-inflammatory pain medicines.  They should be avoided in pregnancy, especially in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters because they can close an important valve in the baby's heart.  This valve normally closes at the time of birth which is why they can be taken post-partum. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a pain reliever that does not have this effect on the baby and is safe in pregnancy.

Question 5

what is the difference between tylenol (acetaminophen) 3 and norco?

Accepted Answer

OPIOID PART: Tylenol (acetaminophen) 3 has 300 mg of Acetaminophen and 30 mg of codeine.  Norco will have 325 mg of Acetaminophen and there are three different levels of hydrocodone dosages.  The difference is between the Codeine and the hydrocodone.   They are basically cousins designed to do the same thing just chemically different - like the difference between equal and splenda as artificial sweeteners.

Question 6

what is the difference between tylenol (acetaminophen) 3 30mg codiene and statex 5mg morphene and which is stronger i have just been switched to statex?

Accepted Answer

Opioids: Tylenol (acetaminophen) with codeine is less potent than Morphine.  Both work on certain receptors in the body, but Morphine has a higher affinity for the pain receptors &amp; thus you will feel the pain decrease better &amp; faster than you would with the codeine. You will also feel more sedative effects, constipation &amp; potential dependence with the Morphine. Use with caution and only when you need it. Hope this helps.

Question 7

is there a difference between tylenol (acetaminophen) with codeine #3 and tylenol (acetaminophen) with codeine #4?

Accepted Answer

Different dosages of: The tylenol (acetaminophen) 3 has 30 mg codiene and tylenol (acetaminophen) 4 has 60 mg codiene.

Question 8

i was prescribed tylenol (acetaminophen) 3 for tooth pain, i have never taken it before but have taken hydrocodone 5/325, what is the difference between them?

Accepted Answer

Pain meds: Tylenol (acetaminophen) #3 is codeine. Codeine is one of the break down products of hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is a much more potent or stronger medication. Tylenol (acetaminophen)#3 will work well managing most patients post operative pain. Tylenol (acetaminophen)#3 is not a schedule II controlled substance like hydrocodone so your dentist can call in a prescription over the phone too.

Question 9

i was diagnosed with ra. i have pain 24/7. i'm allergic to nsaids. is norco or tylenol (acetaminophen) 4 better for pain? what is the difference between those meds?

Accepted Answer

Better is relative: Some patients have improved RA pain with opiates, but they do nothing to actually treat the condition.There are several other potential treatments-pharmacologic &amp; natural alternatives that may help incl. avoiding inflaming substances like table sugar.NSAIDs decrease inflammation, thus decreasing pain.Opiates do nothing for RA but, in some cases make the pain more bearable.

Question 10

difference between panadol , tylenol, (acetaminophen) advil ?

Accepted Answer

2 pain relievers: Panadol and tylenol (acetaminophen) are brand names for what is called Acetaminophen in the U.S. And paracetamol in most other parts of the world.  It is a pain reliever without anti-inflammatory properties.  Advil is ibuprofen, an anti-inflammatory drug.  Acetaminophen is easier on the stomach and kidneys than ibuprofen, but can cause liver damage if taken in excessive doses.

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