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Acetaminophen

DB00316

A widely used over-the-counter analgesic and antipyretic. Also known as Paracetamol, it is used to treat mild to moderate pain and reduce fever.

ATC Code

Anilides

Molecular Formula
C8H9NO2

151.16 g/mol

Targets
5

Protein targets

Adverse Reactions
10

Known ADRs

Adverse Drug Reactions
Known adverse reactions associated with Acetaminophen
Very common
Common
Uncommon
Rare
Very rare
Unknown
Hemorrhage
Common
Common (1-10%)
Nausea
Common
Common (1-10%)
Diarrhea
Common
Uncommon (0.1-1%)
Alopecia
Common
Uncommon (0.1-1%)
Fatigue
Common
Common (1-10%)
Headache
Common
Common (1-10%)
Skin necrosis
Rare
Rare (0.01-0.1%)
Purple toe syndrome
Rare
Rare (0.01-0.1%)
Hepatotoxicity
Rare
Rare (0.01-0.1%)
Anaphylaxis
Very rare
Very rare (<0.01%)
6
Common+
0
Uncommon
4
Rare+