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.
1 If the product is in the eyes or on the skin, flush with running water for at least 15 minutes, then call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. 2  The poison specialist will ask a few questions about what happened and if there are any symptoms.