What is Tylenol called in the United Kingdom?
Tylenol contains paracetamol. In the United Kingdom the same medicine is sold as Panadol or Calpol.
Medically reviewed by Javeria Muneer, Pharmacist · Last reviewed:
| Brand | Country | Active ingredient | Common strengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tylenol Pending verification | United States | paracetamol N02BE01 | 500 mg tablet, 650 mg tablet, 120 mg/5 mL syrup |
| Panadol Pending verification | United Kingdom | paracetamol N02BE01 | 500 mg tablet, 650 mg tablet, 120 mg/5 mL syrup |
| Calpol Pending verification | United Kingdom | paracetamol N02BE01 | 500 mg tablet, 650 mg tablet, 120 mg/5 mL syrup |
Same active ingredient does not always mean the same strength, salt or release form. Check the pack and ask a local pharmacist.
Questions
What is Tylenol called in the United Kingdom?
Tylenol contains paracetamol. In the United Kingdom the same medicine is sold as Panadol or Calpol.
Is Panadol exactly the same as Tylenol?
Both contain paracetamol (ATC N02BE01). Strength, salt, release form and inactive ingredients can differ, so compare the packs and ask a pharmacist.
What strengths of paracetamol are common in the United Kingdom?
Common forms include 500 mg tablet, 650 mg tablet, 120 mg/5 mL syrup. Check the label, because local packs may differ from the one you have.
