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Acetaminophen or Paracetamol is a widely-used analgesic and antipyretic drug.

Acetaminophen or Paracetamol is a widely-used analgesic and antipyretic drug.

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Acetaminophen commonly is sold in the US under the brand name Tylenol. This pain reliever is derived from coal tar.

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