Is Tylenol a Topical Analgesic? Understanding How Pain Relievers Work
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In 2023, 24.3% of adults in the U.S. experienced chronic pain [1.11.1]. While many reach for oral Tylenol, the question 'Is Tylenol a topical analgesic?' has a complex answer. Tylenol is not traditionally topical, but its active ingredient, acetaminophen, is now found in some topical products [1.4.1, 1.4.2].
