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What is the most important information I should know about acetaminophen?
• Use acetaminophen for up to 3 days for fever or up to 10 days for pain(or up to 5 days to treat a child's pain) acetaminophen weight gain. If the symptoms do not improve, orif they get worse, stop using acetaminophen and see a doctor acetaminophen weight gain.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment with acetaminophen acetaminophen weight gain. Together, alcoholand acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver acetaminophen weight gain.
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts acetaminophen weight gain. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day acetaminophen weight gain.
What is acetaminophen?
• Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer acetaminophen weight gain.
• Acetaminophen is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscleaches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers acetaminophen weight gain.
• Acetaminophen may also be used for purposes other than those listed inthis medication guide acetaminophen weight gain.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking acetaminophen?
• Do not take acetaminophen without first talking to your doctor if youdrink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have had alcoholicliver disease acetaminophen weight gain. You may not be able to take acetaminophen, or you may requirea lower dose or special monitoring acetaminophen weight gain.
• Before taking acetaminophen, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liverdisease acetaminophen weight gain. You may not be able to take acetaminophen, or you may require a dosageadjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have either of theseconditions acetaminophen weight gain.
• Acetaminophen is in the FDA pregnancy category B acetaminophen weight gain. This means that itis unlikely to be harmful to an unborn baby acetaminophen weight gain. Do not take acetaminophen withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant acetaminophen weight gain.
• Acetaminophen passes into breast milk acetaminophen weight gain. It appears to be safe for useduring breast-feeding but should be avoided if possible acetaminophen weight gain. Talk to your doctorbefore taking acetaminophen if you are breast-feeding a baby acetaminophen weight gain.
• If you are treating a child, read the package carefully and use a pediatricform of the medication if possible acetaminophen weight gain. Talk to a doctor first if the child is youngerthan 2 years of age acetaminophen weight gain.
How should I take acetaminophen?
• Take acetaminophen exactly as directed by your doctor or follow the instructionson the package acetaminophen weight gain. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist,nurse, or doctor to explain them to you acetaminophen weight gain.
• Take each oral dose with a full glass of water acetaminophen weight gain.
• Acetaminophen can be taken with or without food acetaminophen weight gain.
• Wash your hands before and after using the rectal suppositories acetaminophen weight gain. Runthe suppository under cold water or put it in the refrigerator for a few minutesbefore using it acetaminophen weight gain. Remove any wrapping from the suppository and moisten the suppositorywith cold water acetaminophen weight gain. Squat, stand, or lie down with one leg straight and the otherbent, in a comfortable position that allows access to the rectal area acetaminophen weight gain. Use yourfinger, or the applicator if one is provided, to deposit the suppository asfar as it will comfortably go into the rectum acetaminophen weight gain. Insert the narrow end first acetaminophen weight gain. Close your legs and lie still for a few minutes acetaminophen weight gain. If the applicator will be reused,take it apart and wash it with warm water and mild soap, then dry it completely acetaminophen weight gain. Avoid having a bowel movement for at least 1 hour after inserting the suppository acetaminophen weight gain.
• To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid forms of acetaminophenwith a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon acetaminophen weight gain. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one acetaminophen weight gain. Shake the liquid well before measuring acetaminophen weight gain.
• Never take more acetaminophen than is directed acetaminophen weight gain. The maximum amounts foradults are 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day acetaminophen weight gain. Taking moreacetaminophen could be damaging to the liver acetaminophen weight gain. If you drink more than three alcoholicbeverages per day, talk to your doctor before taking acetaminophen acetaminophen weight gain.
• Use acetaminophen for up to 3 days for fever or up to 10 days for pain(or up to 5 days to treat a child's pain) acetaminophen weight gain. If the symptoms do not improve, orif they get worse, stop using acetaminophen and see a doctor acetaminophen weight gain.
• If you are treating a child, read the package carefully and use a pediatricform of the medication if possible acetaminophen weight gain. Talk to a doctor first if the child is youngerthan 2 years of age acetaminophen weight gain.
• Store acetaminophen at room temperature away from heat, moisture, andthe reach of children acetaminophen weight gain. The rectal suppositories can be stored at room temperatureor in the refrigerator acetaminophen weight gain.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• If you are taking acetaminophen on a regular schedule, take the misseddose as soon as you remember acetaminophen weight gain. Wait the prescribed amount of time or as directedin the package labeling before taking another dose acetaminophen weight gain. Do not take a double dose acetaminophen weight gain.
• If you are taking acetaminophen on an as-needed basis, missing a doseis not usually a problem acetaminophen weight gain. Take the dose as soon as you remember, and do nottake another dose for the amount of time prescribed or as directed in the packagelabeling acetaminophen weight gain.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention acetaminophen weight gain.
• Symptoms of an acetaminophen overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,abdominal pain, sweating, seizures, confusion, and an irregular heartbeat acetaminophen weight gain.
What should I avoid while taking acetaminophen?
• Avoid alcohol during treatment with acetaminophen acetaminophen weight gain. Together, alcoholand acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver acetaminophen weight gain.
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts acetaminophen weight gain. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day acetaminophen weight gain.
What are the possible side effects of acetaminophen?
• If you experience any of the following rare but serious side effects,stop taking acetaminophen and seek emergency medical attention or contact yourdoctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal painor discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue);
· blood problems (easy or unusual bleeding or bruising) acetaminophen weight gain.
• Other, less serious side effects are not known to occur acetaminophen weight gain.
• Side effects other than those listed here may occur acetaminophen weight gain. Talk to your doctorabout any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome acetaminophen weight gain.
What other drugs will affect acetaminophen?
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts acetaminophen weight gain. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day acetaminophen weight gain.
• Acetaminophen may cause false urine glucose test results acetaminophen weight gain. Talk to yourdoctor if you have diabetes and you notice changes in your glucose levels whiletaking acetaminophen acetaminophen weight gain.
• Other medications may interact with acetaminophen acetaminophen weight gain. Talk to your doctorand pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines,including herbal products while taking acetaminophen acetaminophen weight gain.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about acetaminophen writtenfor health professionals that you may read acetaminophen weight gain.
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