Acetaminophen (Noun)
Meaning
An analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She took two tablets of acetaminophen for her headache after waking up in the morning.
- The doctor prescribed acetaminophen to alleviate the patient's mild fever and discomfort.
- You can take acetaminophen for a sore throat, but it's recommended to see a doctor if the pain persists.
- After twisting her ankle, Sarah took acetaminophen to ease the pain, but also used ice packs to reduce swelling.
- Before bed, Mark took acetaminophen to alleviate his headache caused by the cold, and slept through the night without waking up.