acetaminophen ibuprofen interaction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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