acetaminophen hydrocodone seperation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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