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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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Tests your doctor may not mention
From Essence, 11/1/05 by Kyissa Jemine

newborn

There are at least 28 genetic disorders, such as sickle-cell anemia, for which newborns can be tested. Yet according to the March of Dimes, 70 percent of babies don't receive all the screenings. "The general impression is that these diseases are rare and don't affect many kids," says Nancy S. Green, M.D., an associate professor of pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, "but they are not so rare." For example, sickle-cell anemia may afflict only one in 5,000 children, but when you multiply that figure by the number of births per state, Green notes, the condition becomes more common than you might think.

If not detected and treated early on, genetic disorders can lead to life-threatening infection, seizures, mental retardation and more. To make sure your newborn is properly screened, talk to your pediatrician, Green advises. (Log on to marchofdimes.com for a listing and definitions of the disorders.) A sample of your baby's blood can be taken by the hospital's staff within one to two days of birth. If your baby tests positive for any disease, discuss a treatment program with your doctor.

year one

your child has a temperature: when to worry

what's normal

Temperatures between 97[degrees]F and 100.5[degrees]F are typically no cause for concern. "A baby's body temperature in the late afternoon and early evening can be on the higher end and be perfectly normal," says Robert Adler, M.D., vice chair of the pediatrics department at the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

what's not

An above-normal temperature of 100.6[degrees]F and higher could mean the baby's fighting an infection. This, coupled with other warning signs--she's pulling at her ear or coughing; her urine smells different or bad; she's inconsolable, unusually sleepy, hard to reuse, or having difficulty breathing--may require a trip to the doctor. Describe the symptoms to your pediatrician and get her input.

HOW TO TAKE BABY'S TEMPERATURE

Do use a thermometer designed for children. Digital models are easier to read. Place the thermometer in your child's mouth or under his arm, or use it rectally.

Don't use a mercury thermometer. If it breaks, the mercury can contaminate the baby and her surroundings.

Do wait five to ten minutes before taking your child's temperature if she has been wearing lots of layers so her body can cool and you can get an accurate reading.

Do call your pediatrician to discuss your options if the temperature reading concerns you.

FOUND

A Kid-Friendly Thermometer

If it's hard to keep your little one from squirming while you take her temperature orally, rectally or under her arm, try out this new find: the Accu-Touch thermometer ($39.99; Toys "R" Us and Target stores nationwide). It's easy to use: Just press it against your child's forehead for seven seconds and wait for the beep.

FEVER no-no's

Don't give your child aspirin; Adler says it puts her at risk for a fatal liver disease. Instead, ask your doctor if she can take a dose of liquid children's Tylenol or Motrin.

Don't rub your baby down with rubbing alcohol, which can cool him too fast. In some cases, if absorbed, rubbing alcohol can cause neurological problems and even seizures.

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