The active ingredient in Tylenol products sold in the United States is
acetaminophen. This ingredient functions as both a pain reliever (analgesic) and a fever reducer (antipyretic).
Outside of the U.S., acetaminophen is more commonly known as paracetamol
'''Acetaminophen
pronounced as (a set a mee' noe fen) '''
Brand names
Actamin®
Feverall®
Panadol®
Tempra Quicklets®
Tylenol®
Brand names of combination products
Dayquil® (containing Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Pseudoephedrine)
NyQuil Cold/Flu Relief® (containing Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan, Doxylamine)
Percocet® (containing Acetaminophen, Oxycodone)
Other names
APAP
N-acetyl-para-aminophenol
Paracetamol
Sauce:
https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a681004.html
Class action
J&J (and the others) do that a lot, minimizes financial liability from lawsuits…. Possibly suggests they knew this was coming.
Paracetamol / acetaminophen is in LOTS of products.
Brand name means little (marketing BS), always check the active ingredients.