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Commercial acetaminophen

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Commercial acetaminophen is a Analgesic and antipyretic Small molecule drug developed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Mild to moderate pain, Fever reduction. Also known as: Commercial ACM.

Acetaminophen reduces pain and fever by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system.

Acetaminophen reduces pain and fever by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system. Used for Mild to moderate pain, Fever reduction.

Likelihood of approval
61.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division is a top-20 pharma sponsor — historical approval rates run ~3pp above average due to scale, regulatory experience, and trial-design quality.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameCommercial acetaminophen
Also known asCommercial ACM
SponsorJohnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division
Drug classAnalgesic and antipyretic
TargetCyclooxygenase (COX), primarily in central nervous system
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaPain Management
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Acetaminophen is believed to work primarily through inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes in the brain and spinal cord, reducing the production of prostaglandins that mediate pain and fever signaling. Unlike NSAIDs, it has minimal peripheral anti-inflammatory effects. The exact mechanism remains incompletely understood, but central nervous system effects on pain perception and thermoregulation are well-established.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
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Frequently asked questions about Commercial acetaminophen

What is Commercial acetaminophen?

Commercial acetaminophen is a Analgesic and antipyretic drug developed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division, indicated for Mild to moderate pain, Fever reduction.

How does Commercial acetaminophen work?

Acetaminophen reduces pain and fever by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the central nervous system.

What is Commercial acetaminophen used for?

Commercial acetaminophen is indicated for Mild to moderate pain, Fever reduction.

Who makes Commercial acetaminophen?

Commercial acetaminophen is developed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division (see full Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division pipeline at /company/johnson-johnson-consumer-inc-mcneil-consumer-healthcare-division).

Is Commercial acetaminophen also known as anything else?

Commercial acetaminophen is also known as Commercial ACM.

What drug class is Commercial acetaminophen in?

Commercial acetaminophen belongs to the Analgesic and antipyretic class. See all Analgesic and antipyretic drugs at /class/analgesic-and-antipyretic.

What development phase is Commercial acetaminophen in?

Commercial acetaminophen is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Commercial acetaminophen?

Common side effects of Commercial acetaminophen include Hepatotoxicity (at high doses or chronic use), Rash, Nausea.

What does Commercial acetaminophen target?

Commercial acetaminophen targets Cyclooxygenase (COX), primarily in central nervous system and is a Analgesic and antipyretic.

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