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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about acetaminophen writtenfor health professionals that you may read acetaminophen chronic poisoning seniors.

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