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Is paracetamol classified as an nsaid?
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No.: Paracetamol or Tylenol (acetaminophen) or acetomenaphen is an analgesic to treat pain, but not an anti-inflammatory medication.
Answered 7/29/2014
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No, it is not: Paracetamol is not classified as an NSAID. It works different from how NSAIDs work in the body and is associated with different side effects. Paracetamol is widely used for pain and fever but does not treat inflammation or swelling like NSAIDs do.
Answered 6/11/2017
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