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Tylenol (paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen) is a popular American brand of pain reliever and fever reducer, sold by Johnson & Johnson. It is extremely popular because it is available without prescription and it is effective with few side effects, but overdoses of Tylenol are serious and can be fatal. In heavy drinkers, regular use of acetaminophen increases liver damage from alcohol. Unlike NSAIDs, paracetamol is not particularly effective against pain from inflammatory disorders. more...

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Tylenol was introduced in 1955 by J&J subsidiary McNeil Consumer Products Co. as one of the first alternatives to Aspirin, which at that time was being shown to have some negative health effects. It was originally marketed mainly towards children, but soon came to dominate the North American pain-killer market. There is a wide array of different varieties of Tylenol available today including extra-strength, children's doses, longer-lasting, and sleep aiding (as a combination with a sedative antihistamine).

The patent on paracetamol has expired, and the continued success of Tylenol brand preparations is largely due to marketing, the backing of Johnson & Johnson, and new patented delivery mechanisms such as quick-release and extended-release forms of the medication.

On September 29, 1982, the Tylenol scare began when the first of seven individuals died in metropolitan Chicago, Illinois, after ingesting Extra Strength Tylenol that contained cyanide. While the crime was never solved and Tylenol sales temporarily collapsed, the brand was rebuilt and recovered in only a few years. The scare led to the introduction of tamper-proof packaging for medicines.

Tylenol remains a top seller, controlling about 35% of the pain killer market in North America.

For many years, the spokeswoman for Tylenol brand pain reliever was Falcon Crest actress Susan Sullivan.

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Catch me if you can: keep clear of the cold and flu this season by packing smart
From Entrepreneur, 12/1/05 by Chris McGinnis

GETTING sick can sidetrack any business owner. But there are few things worse than succumbing to a bad bug while on the road. With the cold and flu season right around the corner, here are four items every business traveler should pack.

* HAND CLEANERS: Experts agree that most germs are spread among humans via dirty hands. So pack a few individually wrapped antibacterial towelettes or a small bottle of alcohol-based hand sanitizer--neither is as good as soap and warm water, but they'll suffice if you can't find a sink. During cold and flu season, make it a point not to touch your mouth, nose or eyes unless your hands are clean.

* MEDICINES: Frequent travelers are exposed to germs more than nontravelers are, so get a flu shot. Also, carry a mentholated inhaler, which can alleviate sinus pain and pressure during airplane takeoffs and landings. Consider a longer-lasting decongestant spray like Afrin, which helps keep nasal passages open for several hours (but can be overly drying in airplane cabin air). And don't forget the standard aspirin, ibuprofen or Tylenol to help reduce fever and make you feel better.

* HOMEOPATHICS: Many travelers swear by Airborne, a cocktail of vitamins, herbs and minerals in a fruity, fizzy tablet you dissolve in water. Also popular are Zicam, a zinc-based gel used to coat your nasal passages, and Cold-Eeze, a throat lozenge that contains zinc. Both claim the zinc helps reduce the duration of a cold.

* PROTECTIVE GEAR: Just as your mother told you, carry tissues. Use them if your nose is running, or to cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing to prevent spreading your bug to fellow travelers. In Asia, it's popular for sick people to wear surgical masks to avoid spreading germs. For protection, have one on hand in case you get stuck in a plane, train, bus or airport gate surrounded by sneezing and wheezing fellow passengers.

CHRIS McGINNIS is author of The Unofficial Business Travelers' Pocket Guide. Reach him at chris@travelskills.com.

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