Acetaminophen interactions

Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Ofirmev, Panadol) has 63 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 3 major, 45 moderate, 8 minor, and 7 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

What Acetaminophen looks like

All 11 versions
Acetaminophen 500 mg tablet: white, oval, 17 mm, imprinted 44 on one side and 175 on the other.
44 / 175
500 mg · white · oval · 17 mm
Salado Sales
Acetaminophen 650 mg tablet: white, oval, 19 mm, imprinted L544.
L544
650 mg · white · oval · 19 mm
Dolgencorp
Acetaminophen 500 mg tablet: white, oval, 18 mm, imprinted A1.
A1
500 mg · white · oval · 18 mm
Pharmadel
Acetaminophen 500 mg tablet: white, capsule-shaped, 18 mm, imprinted GL5.
GL5
500 mg · white · capsule-shaped · 18 mm
Cabinet Health P.B.C.

Renderings from the FDA labels' product listings: color, shape, size, and imprint. 11 documented versions from 12 labelers.

Acetaminophen (called paracetamol outside the United States) is a pain reliever and fever reducer sold over the counter as Tylenol, Panadol, Mapap, and many generics, and by prescription in combination with opioids and as the injection Ofirmev. It relieves mild to moderate pain from headache, toothache, backache, colds, and arthritis, and lowers fever. Over-the-counter tablets are usually taken every 4 to 6 hours, with a daily ceiling on the label. Unlike ibuprofen it does not reduce inflammation.

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Interactions from the label

Major interactions (3)

  • Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious acute hypersensitivity reactions; including fatal or life-threatening anaphylaxis, rash, hypotension, wheezing, and/or shortness of breath; have been observed in patients receiving intravenous acetylcysteine for acetaminophen overdose and occurred soon after initiation of the infusion [ see Adverse Reactions ( 6 ) ]. (Acetylcysteine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Acetaminophen: Avoid concomitant use with Metopirone. (Metyrapone label, Drug interactions)

  • A baby nursing from an ultra-rapid metabolizer mother taking tramadol hydrochloride and acetaminophen could potentially be exposed to high levels of M1, and experience life-threatening respiratory depression. (Tramadol and acetaminophen label, Warnings and precautions)

Moderate interactions (45)

  • Effects of Other Substances on Acetaminophen Substances that induce or regulate hepatic cytochrome enzyme CYP2E1 may alter the metabolism of acetaminophen and increase its hepatotoxic potential. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • Effects of Other Substances on Acetaminophen Substances that induce or regulate hepatic cytochrome enzyme CYP2E1 may alter the metabolism of acetaminophen and increase its hepatotoxic potential. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • AlcoholAlcoholModerate

    Regular or heavy drinking raises the risk of liver damage from acetaminophen. (NIAAA, Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines)

  • AlemtuzumabimmunosuppressantModerate

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to each dose. (Alemtuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ApixabananticoagulantModerate

    Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • ArgatrobananticoagulantModerate

    Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • Articaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticModerate

    …Antibiotics dapsone, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicylic acid, sulfonamides Antimalarials chloroquine, primaquine Anticonvulsants phenobarbital, phenytoin, sodium valproate Other drugs acetaminophen, metoclopramide, quinine, sulfasalazine Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors, Nonselective Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists, or Tricyclic Antidepressants: May produce severe, prolonged… (Articaine and epinephrine label, Drug interactions)

  • BivalirudinanticoagulantModerate

    Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • Bupivacaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticModerate

    …Antibiotics dapsone, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicylic acid, sulfonamides Antimalarials chloroquine, primaquine Anticonvulsants phenobarbital, phenytoin, sodium valproate Other drugs acetaminophen, metoclopramide, quinine, sulfasalazine 7.6 Potent Inhalation Anesthetics Serious dose-related cardiac arrhythmias may occur if preparations containing a vasoconstrictor… (Bupivacaine and epinephrine label, Drug interactions)

  • Butalbital and acetaminophenbarbiturateModerate

    Effects of Other Substances on Acetaminophen Substances that induce or regulate hepatic cytochrome enzyme CYP2E1 may alter the metabolism of acetaminophen and increase its hepatotoxic potential. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • Effects of Other Substances on Acetaminophen Substances that induce or regulate hepatic cytochrome enzyme CYP2E1 may alter the metabolism of acetaminophen and increase its hepatotoxic potential. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • Effects of Other Substances on Acetaminophen Substances that induce or regulate hepatic cytochrome enzyme CYP2E1 may alter the metabolism of acetaminophen and increase its hepatotoxic potential. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • Chloroprocainelocal anestheticModerate

    …procaine, ropivacaine, tetracaine Antineoplastic agents cyclophosphamide, flutamide, hydroxyurea, ifosfamide, rasburicase Antibiotics dapsone, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicylic acid, sulfonamides Antimalarials chloroquine, primaquine Anticonvulsants Phenobarbital, phenytoin, sodium valproate Other drugs acetaminophen, metoclopramide, quinine, sulfasalazine (Chloroprocaine label, Precautions)

  • DabigatrananticoagulantModerate

    Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • Desogestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen may increase plasma EE concentrations, possibly by inhibition of conjugation. (Desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)

  • DiclofenacNSAIDModerate

    Exercise caution when prescribing ZIPSOR with concomitant drugs that are known to be potentially hepatotoxic (e.g., acetaminophen, antibiotics, antiepileptics). (Diclofenac label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DiflunisalNSAIDModerate

    Acetaminophen In normal volunteers, concomitant administration of diflunisal and acetaminophen resulted in an approximate 50% increase in plasma levels of acetaminophen. (Diflunisal label, Drug interactions)

  • Drospirenone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen may increase plasma EE concentrations, possibly by inhibition of conjugation. (Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)

  • EdoxabananticoagulantModerate

    Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • EnoxaparinanticoagulantModerate

    Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen may increase plasma ethinyl estradiol concentrations, possibly by inhibition of conjugation. (Etonogestrel and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)

  • FondaparinuxanticoagulantModerate

    Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • HeparinanticoagulantModerate

    Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • Effects of Other Substances on Acetaminophen Substances that induce or regulate hepatic cytochrome enzyme CYP2E1 may alter the metabolism of acetaminophen and increase its hepatotoxic potential. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • InfliximabimmunosuppressantModerate

    Medications for the treatment of hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., acetaminophen, antihistamines, corticosteroids and/or epinephrine) should be available for immediate use in the event of a reaction [see Dosage and Administration (2.10) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . (Infliximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • IsoniazidantibioticModerate

    Acetaminophen A report of severe acetaminophen toxicity was reported in a patient receiving isoniazid. (Isoniazid label, Drug interactions)

  • Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen may increase systemic exposure of ethinyl estradiol, possibly by inhibition of conjugation. (Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)

  • Lidocaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticModerate

    …Antibiotics dapsone, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicylic acid, sulfonamides Antimalarials chloroquine, primaquine Anticonvulsants phenobarbital, phenytoin, sodium valproate Other drugs acetaminophen, metoclopramide, quinine, sulfasalazine 7.6 Potent Inhalation Anesthetics Serious dose-related cardiac arrhythmias may occur if preparations containing epinephrine are… (Lidocaine and epinephrine label, Drug interactions)

  • Lidocaine and prilocainelocal anestheticModerate

    …prilocaine, procaine, ropivacaine, tetracaine Antineoplastic agents cyclophosphamide, flutamide, hydroxyurea, isofamide, rasburicase Antibiotics dapsone, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicylic acid, sufonamides Antimalarials chloroquine, primaquine Anticonvulsants Phenobarbital, phenytoin, sodium valproate Other drugs acetaminophen, metoclopramide, quinine, sulfasalazine (Lidocaine and prilocaine label, Drug interactions)

  • LomitapideModerate

    Caution should be exercised when JUXTAPID is used with other medications known to have potential for hepatotoxicity, such as isotretinoin, amiodarone, acetaminophen (>4 g/day for ≥3 days/week), methotrexate, tetracyclines, and tamoxifen. (Lomitapide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Mepivacainelocal anestheticModerate

    …procaine, ropivacaine, tetracaine Antineoplastic agents cyclophosphamide, flutamide, hydroxyurea, ifosfamide, rasburicase Antibiotics dapsone, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicylic acid, sulfonamides Antimalarials chloroquine, primaquine Anticonvulsants phenobarbital, phenytoin, sodium valproate Other drugs acetaminophen, metoclopramide, quinine, sulfasalazine (Mepivacaine label, Drug interactions)

  • Premedicate with an analgesic medication (e.g., acetaminophen) prior to each APHEXDA dose. (Motixafortide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen may increase plasma EE concentrations, possibly by inhibition of conjugation. (Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)

  • Norethindrone and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen may increase plasma ethinyl estradiol levels, possibly by inhibition of conjugation. (Norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)

  • Norgestimate and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen may increase plasma EE concentrations, possibly by inhibition of conjugation. (Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)

  • Norgestrel and ethinyl estradioloral contraceptiveModerate

    Ascorbic acid and acetaminophen may increase plasma EE concentrations, possibly by inhibition of conjugation. (Norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol label, Drug interactions)

  • OcrelizumabimmunosuppressantModerate

    The addition of an antipyretic (e.g., acetaminophen) may also be considered [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]. (Ocrelizumab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Effects of Other Substances on Acetaminophen Substances that induce or regulate hepatic cytochrome enzyme CYP2E1 may alter the metabolism of acetaminophen and increase its hepatotoxic potential. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • Prilocaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticModerate

    …Antibiotics dapsone, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicylic acid, sulfonamides Antimalarials chloroquine, primaquine Anticonvulsants phenobarbital, phenytoin, sodium valproate Other drugs acetaminophen, metoclopramide, quinine, sulfasalazine The administration of local anesthetic injections containing epinephrine or norepinephrine to patients receiving monoamine oxidase… (Prilocaine and epinephrine label, Drug interactions)

  • ProbenecidModerate

    In patients on probenecid who require a mild analgesic agent the use of acetaminophen rather than small doses of salicylates would be preferred. (Probenecid label, Warnings)

  • In patients on probenecid and colchicine who require a mild analgesic agent the use of acetaminophen rather than small doses of salicylates would be preferred. (Probenecid and colchicine label, Warnings)

  • RivaroxabananticoagulantModerate

    Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • Ropivacainelocal anestheticModerate

    …Antibiotics dapsone, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicylic acid, sulfonamides Antimalarials chloroquine, primaquine Anticonvulsants Phenobarbital, phenytoin, sodium valproate Other drugs acetaminophen, metoclopramide, quinine, sulfasalazine NAROPIN should be used with caution in patients receiving other local anesthetics or agents structurally related to amide- type… (Ropivacaine label, Drug interactions)

  • WarfarinanticoagulantModerate

    Chronic oral acetaminophen use at a dose of 4,000 mg/day has been shown to cause an increase in international normalized ratio (INR) in some patients who have been stabilized on sodium warfarin as an anticoagulant. (Acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • Prior to the first BIZENGRI infusion, premedicate with a corticosteroid, an H1 antihistamine and acetaminophen to reduce the risk of IRRs [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ]. (Zenocutuzumab label, Warnings and precautions)

Minor mentions (8)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantMinor

    Drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 or CYP1A2 include the following: Acetaminophen, albendazole, alprazolam, aprepitant, buprenorphone, bupropion, buspirone, citalopram, clobazam, clonazepam, clozapine, cyclosporin, delavirdine, desipramine, diazepam, dicumarol, dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (e.g., felodipine), doxycycline, ethosuximide, everolimus, felbamate,… (Carbamazepine label, Drug interactions)

  • CidofovirantiviralMinor

    Drug Interactions Probenecid Probenecid is known to interact with the metabolism or renal tubular excretion of many drugs (e.g., acetaminophen, acyclovir, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, aminosalicylic acid, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, bumetanide, clofibrate, methotrexate, famotidine, furosemide, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, theophylline,… (Cidofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • DobutaminesympathomimeticMinor

    Drug Interactions There was no evidence of drug interactions in clinical studies in which dobutamine was administered concurrently with other drugs, including digitalis preparations, furosemide, spironolactone, lidocaine, glyceryl trinitrate, isosorbide dinitrate, morphine, atropine, heparin, protamine, potassium chloride, folic acid, and acetaminophen. (Dobutamine label, Drug interactions)

  • ExenatideGLP-1 receptor agonistMinor

    Orally Administered Drugs (e.g., acetaminophen) Clinical Impact Exenatide slows gastric emptying. (Exenatide label, Drug interactions)

  • Finasteride5-alpha reductase inhibitorMinor

    Other Concomitant Therapy Although specific interaction studies were not performed, PROSCAR was concomitantly used in clinical studies with acetaminophen, acetylsalicylic acid, α-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, analgesics, anti-convulsants, beta-adrenergic blocking agents, diuretics, calcium channel blockers, cardiac nitrates, HMG-CoA… (Finasteride label, Drug interactions)

  • RituximabimmunosuppressantMinor

    Premedicate patients with an antihistamine and acetaminophen prior to dosing. (Rituximab label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Telmisartan and amlodipineangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Minor

    Other Drugs: Co-administration of telmisartan did not result in a clinically significant interaction with acetaminophen, amlodipine, glyburide, simvastatin, hydrochlorothiazide, warfarin, or ibuprofen. (Telmisartan and amlodipine label, Drug interactions)

  • Treprostinilprostaglandin analogMinor

    Effect of Other Drugs on Treprostinil Drug interaction studies have been carried out with treprostinil (oral or subcutaneous) co-administered with acetaminophen (4 g/day), warfarin (25 mg/day), and fluconazole (200 mg/day), respectively, in healthy volunteers. (Treprostinil label, Drug interactions)

No significant interaction reported (7)

  • AtazanavirantiretroviralNo interaction

    Drugs with No Observed Interactions with REYATAZ No clinically significant drug interactions were observed when REYATAZ was coadministered with methadone, fluconazole, acetaminophen, atenolol, or the nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors lamivudine or zidovudine [see Clinical Pharmacology, Tables 21 and 22 (12.3) ] . (Atazanavir label, Drug interactions)

  • Emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovirantiretroviralNo interaction

    No clinically significant drug interactions have been observed between RPV and the following medications: acetaminophen, atorvastatin, chlorzoxazone, ethinyl estradiol, ledipasvir/sofosbuvir, norethindrone, sildenafil, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir, or TDF. (Emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)

  • KetorolacNSAIDNo interaction

    Therapeutic concentrations of digoxin, warfarin, ibuprofen, naproxen, piroxicam, acetaminophen, phenytoin and tolbutamide did not alter ketorolac tromethamine protein binding. (Ketorolac label, Drug interactions)

  • OseltamivirantiviralNo interaction

    …Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with TAMIFLU No dose adjustments are needed for either oseltamivir or the concomitant drug when coadministering oseltamivir with amoxicillin, acetaminophen, aspirin, cimetidine, antacids (magnesium and aluminum hydroxides and calcium carbonates), rimantadine, amantadine, or warfarin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Oseltamivir label, Drug interactions)

  • RilpivirineantiretroviralNo interaction

    …included in Table 6, the interaction between EDURANT and the following drugs was evaluated in clinical studies and no dose adjustment is needed for either drug [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] : acetaminophen, atorvastatin, chlorzoxazone, cabotegravir, ethinylestradiol, norethindrone, raltegravir, sildenafil, simeprevir and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. (Rilpivirine label, Drug interactions)

  • SulindacNSAIDNo interaction

    Acetaminophen Acetaminophen had no effect on the plasma levels of sulindac or its sulfide metabolite. (Sulindac label, Drug interactions)

  • Valproic acidanticonvulsantNo interaction

    Drugs for which either no interaction or a likely clinically unimportant interaction has been observed Acetaminophen Valproate had no effect on any of the pharmacokinetic parameters of acetaminophen when it was concurrently administered to three epileptic patients. (Valproic acid label, Drug interactions)

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