Question

Are the drugs paracetamol and acetaminophen the same chemicals?

Answer 1

I was told by a friend that they are . What is the full chemical name?

Answer 2

Yes. They are both OTC pharmaceutical drugs to combat mild pain and headaches. They are metabolized in the liver.

Answer 3

N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanamide \(\sf \color{red}{or}\) N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide according to IUPAC.

Answer 4

http://www.drugs.com/paracetamol.html

Answer 5

they are, acetaminophen is the name given in the US/north america and paracetamol is used in england