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YourhandMyAss -> Do the diffrent types of tylonals actually do diffrent things? (2/16/2008 4:16:10 PM)

You see all kinds of diffrent tylonals, Ie arthritus pain, or extra strength or tylonal with midol in it.

Does one type of traditional tylonal really do anything diffrent if you lable it tylonal arthritus pain?

How about other pain medications. For example you have motrin tension headache, motrin back ache, motrin migrain on and on and on. Are any of them really any diffrent or do any better than base motrin or basic tylonal? or is it a marketing ploy?



DommeChains -> RE: Do the diffrent types of tylonals actually do diffrent things? (2/16/2008 6:56:59 PM)

If the only ingredient is the Tylenol then the primary differences are the dosage and if it is an extended release form.  For example the arthritis strength Tylenol is a larger dosage than extra strength but it is formulated to be time released.

And, yes, most of the different "types" of Tylenol are marketing ploys.  Some do have additional active ingredients such as Tylenol PM has the generic form of benadryl in it to induce sleep.

I read the labels and pick the dosage and formulation that has the most usages for me then I go with the generic. i.e. cheaper version.



windchymes -> RE: Do the diffrent types of tylonals actually do diffrent things? (2/16/2008 7:07:08 PM)

If you look at the backs of the boxes, it lists the "active ingredients", which are the actual medicines contained in that brand.  I'm not familiar with the different tylenols and motrins, but I know the different Excedrins, like "Backache Formula", "Migraine Formula", etc. are pretty much just different combinations of aspirin, acetominophen (which is Tylenol), and caffeine.  I think the one "for muscle aches" is just acetominophen (Tylenol) and caffeine, no aspirin.  Extra-strength Excedrin and Migraine Formula Excedrin are exactly the same mixture, at least the last time I checked.

In a way they're a rip-off, if you think you're buying something special or different from the other kinds offered, but if they do the job, you still got your money's worth.  Basically, pain relievers are pain relievers.  They go into your bloodstream and are carried to all parts of the body, whether they're hurting or not.  But for the most part, yes, it's just marketing strategies.



YourhandMyAss -> RE: Do the diffrent types of tylonals actually do diffrent things? (2/16/2008 8:36:32 PM)

I thought so.



angelikaJ -> RE: Do the diffrent types of tylonals actually do diffrent things? (2/16/2008 9:09:26 PM)

Motrin is Ibuprofen; so is Advil

Aleve is Naproxen sodium





gcarlos -> RE: Do the diffrent types of tylonals actually do diffrent things? (2/17/2008 7:09:25 PM)

Caffeine acts almost as a catalyst to "boost" the effects of acetaminophen.  So any acetaminophen product with caffeine is meant to act quicker than regular tylenol.

The different types of tylenols etc (migraine vs pm vs backache) are not really a marketing ploy.  Yes, they all are acetaminophen (or ibuprofen etc) but the company selling them must get FDA approval prior to marketing these products for specific indications (aka treatments).  The company must prove to the FDA that the product works for that indication even if the active ingredients are essentially the same thing.  So,  a product "Tylenol Weight Loss" (just kidding of course) could not be sold just becuase the company thought they could make money on it.  They would have to actually prove that the product directly caused one to lose weight.

Hope that helps. 

Best,
Their {girl}



sub4hire -> RE: Do the diffrent types of tylonals actually do diffrent things? (2/18/2008 7:45:32 AM)

They are the same basic ingredients with added ingredients.  Like someone said benadryl is added to help you sleep.
A good doctor will tell you taking complex pills like that isn't always a good thing.  Just like vitamins.  A multivitamin doesn't do a whole lot for you.  While if you take all of the vitamins seperately you get a much better result.
Of course if you are taking no vitamins at all a good multi is a viable alternative.

The excedrins yep, all are the same.  Just there is more of this ingredient than that one.  I believe they all came out of studies they did about ten years back.  At the time my doctor had me on the whole regime for headaches.  It worked until they rolled it all up into one little pill that was supposed to be better.





KaylinSilverfurr -> RE: Do the diffrent types of tylonals actually do diffrent things? (2/19/2008 7:14:38 AM)

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No, not all Tylenol is the same. As others have mentioned, the active and main ingredient in the brand name Tylenol is acetaminophin, but other variations of the brand name come with other catalyst ingredients. Generally speaking, Acetaminaphin, Ibuprofin and ASA are all fever and inflammation reducers, which is what most pain is caused by, but the chemical component is different. Just like the difference between Methacillin and Vancomyacin. They're both antibiotics, but their chemical make-up is different. As an FYI, Ibuprofin, Naproxin (Naprosyn) and ASA all belong to the NSAID group of pain-killers. NSAID= Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, while Tylenol (acetaminophen) is not.
Why have so many types of pain relievers been developed? Partially because ASA, which is naturally found in willow bark, has been linked to several negative side effects which are not good for some patients. Those with bleeding disorders or have had majory surgury where bleeding is a concern should not take ASA, hence why acetaminophen was developed. It's safer to use with patients that need pain releif or control. It was also developed because another popular drug at the time was actually discovered to be toxic. ASA's, as mentioned before, belong to the NSAID class of pain killers, which can also interfere with some types of medications, including blood pressure medications and some antidepressants, and has also been known to cause stomach/ gut related issues.
There was also a demand for faster acting and longer lasting pain releif, hence why other things have been added to the original acetaminophen.

~Kaylin

PS. Two links, and google is your friend.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-steroidal_anti-inflammatory_drug
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tylenol



ThunderRoad -> RE: Do the diffrent types of tylonals actually do diffrent things? (2/23/2008 11:56:32 AM)

And in all case, at least that I've found, the store-branded versions of  the same medicine are just as good and probably 1/3 the price.  That big-ass bottle of 500 from Walgreens with their label is the same price as a bottle of 100 of the name brand.  Look at the ingredients and it's the same stuff.



wewalkamongyu -> RE: Do the diffrent types of tylonals actually do diffrent things? (3/14/2008 4:31:04 PM)

Tylenol PM really does wonders as a sleep aid.  as I mentioned in another thread,  It works better than a chastity belt to prevent masturbation.  I am asleep before I have a chance to try[:D]



TermsConditions -> RE: Do the diffrent types of tylonals actually do diffrent things? (3/14/2008 6:08:48 PM)

In a previous life I worked in animal care. The different "flavors" of Purina <insert animal name here> Chow were suprising. Cat, dog, monkey, fish, horse, goat, on and on.  I swear they were the exact same kibble just in a bag with a different label.

Tylenol should have a different SKU for each location of potential discomfort. Tylenol Head, Tylenol Foot, Big toe, Little toe, Right Ear, Left Ear. Tylenol EARS for when both ears hurt. Etc.



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