Tylenol

Johnson & Johnson faces multiple lawsuits, including one over the opioid epidemic. A reputation for corporate responsibility, dating back to the Tylenol scandal, offers a measure of protection, but no guarantee, analysts say.

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Johnson & Johnson, Under Fire, Has Track Record Of Weathering Trouble

11:26am June 03, 2019

by Scott Horsley

The health care giant faces multiple lawsuits, including one over opioids. A reputation for corporate responsibility, dating back to the Tylenol scandal, offers some protection but no guarantee.

Infants' Tylenol comes with a dosing syringe, while Children's Tylenol has a plastic cup. Both contain the same concentration of the active ingredient, acetaminophen.

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Tylenol For Infants And Children Is The Same. Why Does 1 Cost 3 Times More?

1:20pm May 27, 2019

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

Infants' Tylenol is the same strength as Children's Tylenol. Turns out, the price difference has to do with packaging and safety features.

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In one study, acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) seemed to reduce the sting of rejection that people experienced after they were excluded from a virtual ball-tossing game.

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Tylenol May Help Ease The Pain Of Hurt Feelings

8:09am December 04, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

Acetaminophen, the world's most popular painkiller, doesn't just dull physical aches, it also has subtle psychological effects, researchers say. But blunting emotions isn't always a good thing.

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How Big A Risk Is Acetaminophen During Pregnancy?

2:50pm August 15, 2016

by Richard Harris

A study found that behavioral problems were more common among children of women who took the pain reliever during pregnancy. But interpreting the results isn't as straightforward as you might expect.