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Is Tylenol a nsaid?

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Tylenol, aka acetaminophen, is generally used for fever reduction (antipyretic) and pain not associated with inflammation. NSAID stands for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug, so as you can see, this drug is associated with reducing inflammation. Popular NSAIDs are Motrin (ibuprofen) and aspirin.

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