acetaminophen: References & Edit History
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Article History
| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modified title of Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Acetaminophen. | Aug 25, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: WebMD - Acetaminophen vs. Ibuprofen: Know the Difference. | Jul 02, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: Harvard Health Publishing - Acetaminophen safety: Be cautious but not afraid. | May 22, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: Government of Canada - Acetaminophen. | Dec 02, 2025 | ||
| Information on mechanism of action, uses, and side effects added. | Sep 25, 2025 | ||
| Added mention that no causal relationship has been established between acetaminophen and hyperkinetic and behavioral disorders in children. | Sep 23, 2025 | ||
| Cross-references added. | Sep 22, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Acetaminophen. | Aug 21, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: Royal Society of Chemistry Publishing - Exploring acetaminophen prodrugs and hybrids: a review. | Jun 18, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: Mayo Clinic - Acetaminophen (intravenous route). | Dec 16, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: CORE - Acetaminophen (paracetamol) induces hypothermia during acute cold stress. | Oct 22, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: Cleveland Clinic - Acetaminophen Capsules or Tablets. | Jul 29, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: WebMD - Acetaminophen (Tylenol) - Uses, Side Effects, and More. | May 27, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: Live Science - Acetaminophen: Dosage, side effects and overdose. | Dec 06, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: MedlinePlus - Acetaminophen. | Apr 27, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Frontiers - Frontiers in Pharmacology - Analgesic Effect of Acetaminophen: A Review of Known and Novel Mechanisms of Action. | Oct 19, 2022 | ||
| Add new Web site: Nemours Kids Health - For Parents - How to Safely Give Acetaminophen. | Jul 25, 2022 | ||
| Added information on associations between acetaminophen use and altered risk perception and increased risk-taking behaviour. | Sep 09, 2020 | ||
| Add new Web site: Verywell Health - Overview and Information About Acetaminophen. | May 17, 2019 | ||
| Cross-references added. | Mar 27, 2018 | ||
| Media added. | Apr 21, 2016 | ||
| Added mention that acetaminophen has been implicated as a hormone disruptor. | Feb 28, 2014 | ||
| Add new Web site: NHS - Paracetamol. | Oct 03, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: University of Maryland Medical Center - Hydrocodone/acetaminophen. | Oct 03, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Healthline - Acetaminophen Overdose: What You Need to Know. | Oct 03, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Patient - Paracetamol. | Oct 03, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: WebMD - Acetaminophen. | Aug 30, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Drugs.com - Acetaminophen. | Aug 30, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Acetaminophen (Paracetamol). | Aug 30, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Merck Manuals - Acetaminophen Poisoning. | Dec 02, 2011 | ||
| Add new Web site: Medscape - Acetaminophen. | Jul 12, 2011 | ||
| Add new Web site: Fact Monster - Science - Acetaminophen. | Jul 12, 2011 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Nemours Foundation - Kids Health for Parents - Acetaminophen. | Jul 12, 2011 | ||
| Add new Web site: USA Today - Health Encyclopedia - Acetaminophen and Codeine. | Jul 12, 2011 | ||
| Add new Web site: MedicineNet.com - Acetaminophen. | Jul 12, 2011 | ||
| Media added. | Jun 08, 2009 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Healthguide - Acetaminophen And Codeine Overdose. | Sep 24, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Healthguide - Acetaminophen Overdose. | Sep 24, 2008 | ||
| Article revised and updated. | Nov 17, 2006 | ||
| Article revised. | Jul 16, 2004 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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