Tylenol (acetaminophen) is one of the most commonly used painkillers. It is safe for kids, during pregnancy, and while breastfeeding. However, just because it is safe, doesn't mean that it Acetaminophen Toxicity in Children: Diagnosis, Clinical Assessment, and Treatment of Acute Overingestion Consultant360 Myth busting, Acetaminophen version. "Avoid Acetaminophen (Tylenol) because it causes glutathione depletion". Truth?? As a pediatrician and ER doctor and as moms we're often asked about this. And we understand why: The parent compounds of acetaminophen (US market in 1955 in the US as Tylenol and other products) were first discovered in 1886 (acetanilide) and 1887 (phenacetin). These were the earliest synthetic fever