If the pain is not due to inflammation, acetaminophen is as effective as aspirin. It is as effective as the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen (Motrin) in relieving the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee. Unless directed by a physician, acetaminophen should not be used for longer than 10 days.
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you think someone has been poisoned, call us at 1-800-222-1222 right away. Do not wait for the victim to look or feel sick. Do not try to treat the person yourself. Poison Centers keep millions of people out hospitals each year. While a quick search online may seem like an easy option, it's no substitute for speaking with medical experts in real-time.
For a POISON EMERGENCY call: 1-800-222-1222. ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. You can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. For more information, contact the American Association of Poison Control Centers -- www.aapcc.org.