acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg

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 325mg with codeine 30mg. If the symptoms do not improve, orif they get worse, stop using acetaminophen and see a doctor acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment with acetaminophen acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Together, alcoholand acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.

What is acetaminophen?
• Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• Acetaminophen is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscleaches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• Acetaminophen may also be used for purposes other than those listed inthis medication guide acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.

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 325mg with codeine 30mg. You may not be able to take acetaminophen, or you may requirea lower dose or special monitoring acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• Before taking acetaminophen, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liverdisease acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. 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 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• Acetaminophen is in the FDA pregnancy category B acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. This means that itis unlikely to be harmful to an unborn baby acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Do not take acetaminophen withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• Acetaminophen passes into breast milk acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. It appears to be safe for useduring breast-feeding but should be avoided if possible acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Talk to your doctorbefore taking acetaminophen if you are breast-feeding a baby acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• If you are treating a child, read the package carefully and use a pediatricform of the medication if possible acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Talk to a doctor first if the child is youngerthan 2 years of age acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.

How should I take acetaminophen?
• Take acetaminophen exactly as directed by your doctor or follow the instructionson the package acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist,nurse, or doctor to explain them to you acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• Take each oral dose with a full glass of water acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• Acetaminophen can be taken with or without food acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• Wash your hands before and after using the rectal suppositories acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Runthe suppository under cold water or put it in the refrigerator for a few minutesbefore using it acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Remove any wrapping from the suppository and moisten the suppositorywith cold water acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Squat, stand, or lie down with one leg straight and the otherbent, in a comfortable position that allows access to the rectal area acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Use yourfinger, or the applicator if one is provided, to deposit the suppository asfar as it will comfortably go into the rectum acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Insert the narrow end first acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Close your legs and lie still for a few minutes acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. If the applicator will be reused,take it apart and wash it with warm water and mild soap, then dry it completely acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Avoid having a bowel movement for at least 1 hour after inserting the suppository acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• 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 325mg with codeine 30mg. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Shake the liquid well before measuring acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• Never take more acetaminophen than is directed acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. The maximum amounts foradults are 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Taking moreacetaminophen could be damaging to the liver acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. If you drink more than three alcoholicbeverages per day, talk to your doctor before taking acetaminophen acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• 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 325mg with codeine 30mg. If the symptoms do not improve, orif they get worse, stop using acetaminophen and see a doctor acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• If you are treating a child, read the package carefully and use a pediatricform of the medication if possible acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Talk to a doctor first if the child is youngerthan 2 years of age acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• Store acetaminophen at room temperature away from heat, moisture, andthe reach of children acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. The rectal suppositories can be stored at room temperatureor in the refrigerator acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.

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 325mg with codeine 30mg. Wait the prescribed amount of time or as directedin the package labeling before taking another dose acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Do not take a double dose acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• If you are taking acetaminophen on an as-needed basis, missing a doseis not usually a problem acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. 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 325mg with codeine 30mg.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• Symptoms of an acetaminophen overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,abdominal pain, sweating, seizures, confusion, and an irregular heartbeat acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.

What should I avoid while taking acetaminophen?
• Avoid alcohol during treatment with acetaminophen acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Together, alcoholand acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.

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 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• Other, less serious side effects are not known to occur acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• Side effects other than those listed here may occur acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Talk to your doctorabout any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.

What other drugs will affect acetaminophen?
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• Acetaminophen may cause false urine glucose test results acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Talk to yourdoctor if you have diabetes and you notice changes in your glucose levels whiletaking acetaminophen acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.
• Other medications may interact with acetaminophen acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg. Talk to your doctorand pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines,including herbal products while taking acetaminophen acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about acetaminophen writtenfor health professionals that you may read acetaminophen 325mg with codeine 30mg.

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