What types of pain does acetaminophen relieve?

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever that reduces headaches and common aches and pains, explains MedlinePlus. It is the main ingredient in popular over-the-counter pain medications such as Tylenol, Panadol and paracetamol.

Acetaminophen is very effective in relieving headaches, menstrual cramps and backaches, states WebMD. It does not cause stomach pain or heart problems like other pain relieving medication. It is the safest pain relieving medication for children because it has very few side effects. It is very effective when the patient follows the instructions on the drug facts label or her doctor's directions. Since it is not an anti-inflammatory drug, acetaminophen cannot relieve inflammation, according to MedlinePlus.