Confused about all the Tylenol options? Learn the differences between Regular, Extra Strength, Arthritis, PM, Cold & Flu, and Children’s Tylenol — and when each one is right for you. Walk into any pharmacy aisle, and you’ll see Tylenol in a rainbow of boxes — Regular Strength, Extra Strength, Arthritis Pain, PM, Cold & Flu, even Children’s Tylenol. They all carry the same trusted brand name, but they aren’t all the same. In fact, some have completely different ingredients. A

One of the questions I hear most often as a pharmacist is:“Should I take ibuprofen or Tylenol for my headache?” Both medications are effective, but they work differently — and choosing the right one depends on the type of headache you’re dealing with, your health history, and how strong the pain is. In some situations, a combination of both, at lower doses, can even work better than either one alone. Let’s break this down simply. How They Work Ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®) Ibup