acetaminophen as a chemical compound

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

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

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

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

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

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention acetaminophen as a chemical compound.
• Symptoms of an acetaminophen overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,abdominal pain, sweating, seizures, confusion, and an irregular heartbeat acetaminophen as a chemical compound.

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

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 as a chemical compound.
• Other, less serious side effects are not known to occur acetaminophen as a chemical compound.
• Side effects other than those listed here may occur acetaminophen as a chemical compound. Talk to your doctorabout any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome acetaminophen as a chemical compound.

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

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about acetaminophen writtenfor health professionals that you may read acetaminophen as a chemical compound.

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