There's "currently no scientific evidence establishing a link between ibuprofen and worsening of COVID‑19," the European Medicines Agency advised Wednesday. REKINC1980/Getty Images hide caption
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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. Ryan Kellman/NPR hide caption
Tylenol For Infants And Children Is The Same. Why Does 1 Cost 3 Times More?
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Acetaminophen, which is sold under the brand name Tylenol, may carry underappreciated risks. But teasing out their magnitude is a challenge. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption
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The prescription painkiller sold under the brand-name Vicodin contains hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen. To reduce the risk of liver damage, the Food and Drug Administration is moving to limit the amount of acetaminophen allowed in prescription medicines. Toby Talbot/AP hide caption
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Acetaminophen has been added to the list of over-the-counter painkillers that can cause rare but deadly skin reactions. Paul Sancya/AP hide caption
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Dr. John McBride examines 9-month-old Martez after his mother, Ceasha Moorer, brought him in to check on his asthma. Courtesy of Karen Schaefer hide caption
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At first glance, the new safer concentration looks like the old. Melissa Forsyth/NPR hide caption
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Johnson & Johnson is lowering the recommended top dose of Extra Strength Tylenol to reduce the risk of accidental overdose from acetaminophen. Paul Sakuma/AP hide caption