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Tylenol Brand vs. Store Brand Acetaminophen

CSEF · 2010 Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award

Caitlinn A. Despot · Cesar Chavez Elementary, Bakersfield, Kern County

Overview

Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if name brand acetaminophen tablets, Tylenol, dissolve at a quicker rate than generic tablets. I believe name brand will dissolve faster and decrease uptake time. Methods/Materials Three types of tablets, name brand and generic, were selected. A simulated stomach acid was created from hydrochloric acid. The acid was heated to 98.6 degrees and the tablets were placed in the solution. A magnetic stirrer was used to simulate digestive actions in the stomach. The tablets were timed until they dissolved completely. Results The name brand tablets dissolved quicker in all tests. Further, the regular tablets dissolved quicker than the gel type tablets. Conclusions/Discussion My conclusion is that for the best results and quickest pain relief name brand tablets would be the best choice.

Summary statement

My project was designed to determine if brand name tablets dissolve and go to work faster than generic tablets.

Help received

My Mother, who is a nurse, mixed to the solution of acid and helped me put my board together.

Awards (1)

  • Honorable Mention

Competition history

  • CSEF 2010 Product Science (Biological) (Junior Division Only) · Entry J2109

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