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FDA Approves Tylenol-Naproxen Combo; 30-Minute Relief, 12-Hour Effect

8/1/2026

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The U.S. FDA approved Tylenol with Naproxen, a medication that combines acetaminophen and naproxen sodium.
Kenvue says the drug works within 30 minutes and provides relief for up to 12 hours.
Eight studies found the combination delivers better pain relief than acetaminophen alone or naproxen alone.
The FDA linked the approval to President Donald Trump’s Great Healthcare Plan and granted Kenvue three years of exclusivity.

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The U.S. FDA approved Tylenol with Naproxen, a medication that combines acetaminophen and naproxen sodium.
Kenvue says the drug works within 30 minutes and provides relief for up to 12 hours.
Eight studies found the combination delivers better pain relief than acetaminophen alone or naproxen alone.
The FDA linked the approval to President Donald Trump’s Great Healthcare Plan and granted Kenvue three years of exclusivity.