Acamol
Encyclopedia
Acamol is a brand name for paracetamol
. Acamol is produced by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
. Each Acamol tablet contains 500 mg of paracetamol. Acamol is the most popular drug
in Israel
.
The word "Acamol" is a genericized trademark
in Israel. This is in part because of its famous mascot Acmed Acamol. For example, the word has become popular in Hebrew slang
, in sentences like: "You have a headache
? Take Acamol!" and "Take one Acamol and you'll feel fine".
Paracetamol
Paracetamol INN , or acetaminophen USAN , is a widely used over-the-counter analgesic and antipyretic . It is commonly used for the relief of headaches and other minor aches and pains and is a major ingredient in numerous cold and flu remedies...
. Acamol is produced by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. , is an international pharmaceutical company headquartered in Petah Tikva, Israel. It specializes in generic and proprietary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients...
. Each Acamol tablet contains 500 mg of paracetamol. Acamol is the most popular drug
Medication
A pharmaceutical drug, also referred to as medicine, medication or medicament, can be loosely defined as any chemical substance intended for use in the medical diagnosis, cure, treatment, or prevention of disease.- Classification :...
in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
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The word "Acamol" is a genericized trademark
Genericized trademark
A genericized trademark is a trademark or brand name that has become the colloquial or generic description for, or synonymous with, a general class of product or service, rather than as an indicator of source or affiliation as intended by the trademark's holder...
in Israel. This is in part because of its famous mascot Acmed Acamol. For example, the word has become popular in Hebrew slang
Slang
Slang is the use of informal words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speaker's language or dialect but are considered more acceptable when used socially. Slang is often to be found in areas of the lexicon that refer to things considered taboo...
, in sentences like: "You have a headache
Headache
A headache or cephalalgia is pain anywhere in the region of the head or neck. It can be a symptom of a number of different conditions of the head and neck. The brain tissue itself is not sensitive to pain because it lacks pain receptors. Rather, the pain is caused by disturbance of the...
? Take Acamol!" and "Take one Acamol and you'll feel fine".