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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 l484 imprint. If the symptoms do not improve, orif they get worse, stop using acetaminophen and see a doctor acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment with acetaminophen acetaminophen l484 imprint. Together, alcoholand acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts acetaminophen l484 imprint. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day acetaminophen l484 imprint.
What is acetaminophen?
• Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• Acetaminophen is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscleaches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• Acetaminophen may also be used for purposes other than those listed inthis medication guide acetaminophen l484 imprint.
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 l484 imprint. You may not be able to take acetaminophen, or you may requirea lower dose or special monitoring acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• Before taking acetaminophen, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liverdisease acetaminophen l484 imprint. 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 l484 imprint.
• Acetaminophen is in the FDA pregnancy category B acetaminophen l484 imprint. This means that itis unlikely to be harmful to an unborn baby acetaminophen l484 imprint. Do not take acetaminophen withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• Acetaminophen passes into breast milk acetaminophen l484 imprint. It appears to be safe for useduring breast-feeding but should be avoided if possible acetaminophen l484 imprint. Talk to your doctorbefore taking acetaminophen if you are breast-feeding a baby acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• If you are treating a child, read the package carefully and use a pediatricform of the medication if possible acetaminophen l484 imprint. Talk to a doctor first if the child is youngerthan 2 years of age acetaminophen l484 imprint.
How should I take acetaminophen?
• Take acetaminophen exactly as directed by your doctor or follow the instructionson the package acetaminophen l484 imprint. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist,nurse, or doctor to explain them to you acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• Take each oral dose with a full glass of water acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• Acetaminophen can be taken with or without food acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• Wash your hands before and after using the rectal suppositories acetaminophen l484 imprint. Runthe suppository under cold water or put it in the refrigerator for a few minutesbefore using it acetaminophen l484 imprint. Remove any wrapping from the suppository and moisten the suppositorywith cold water acetaminophen l484 imprint. Squat, stand, or lie down with one leg straight and the otherbent, in a comfortable position that allows access to the rectal area acetaminophen l484 imprint. Use yourfinger, or the applicator if one is provided, to deposit the suppository asfar as it will comfortably go into the rectum acetaminophen l484 imprint. Insert the narrow end first acetaminophen l484 imprint. Close your legs and lie still for a few minutes acetaminophen l484 imprint. If the applicator will be reused,take it apart and wash it with warm water and mild soap, then dry it completely acetaminophen l484 imprint. Avoid having a bowel movement for at least 1 hour after inserting the suppository acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• 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 l484 imprint. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one acetaminophen l484 imprint. Shake the liquid well before measuring acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• Never take more acetaminophen than is directed acetaminophen l484 imprint. The maximum amounts foradults are 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day acetaminophen l484 imprint. Taking moreacetaminophen could be damaging to the liver acetaminophen l484 imprint. If you drink more than three alcoholicbeverages per day, talk to your doctor before taking acetaminophen acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• 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 l484 imprint. If the symptoms do not improve, orif they get worse, stop using acetaminophen and see a doctor acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• If you are treating a child, read the package carefully and use a pediatricform of the medication if possible acetaminophen l484 imprint. Talk to a doctor first if the child is youngerthan 2 years of age acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• Store acetaminophen at room temperature away from heat, moisture, andthe reach of children acetaminophen l484 imprint. The rectal suppositories can be stored at room temperatureor in the refrigerator acetaminophen l484 imprint.
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 l484 imprint. Wait the prescribed amount of time or as directedin the package labeling before taking another dose acetaminophen l484 imprint. Do not take a double dose acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• If you are taking acetaminophen on an as-needed basis, missing a doseis not usually a problem acetaminophen l484 imprint. 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 l484 imprint.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• Symptoms of an acetaminophen overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,abdominal pain, sweating, seizures, confusion, and an irregular heartbeat acetaminophen l484 imprint.
What should I avoid while taking acetaminophen?
• Avoid alcohol during treatment with acetaminophen acetaminophen l484 imprint. Together, alcoholand acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts acetaminophen l484 imprint. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day acetaminophen l484 imprint.
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 l484 imprint.
• Other, less serious side effects are not known to occur acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• Side effects other than those listed here may occur acetaminophen l484 imprint. Talk to your doctorabout any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome acetaminophen l484 imprint.
What other drugs will affect acetaminophen?
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts acetaminophen l484 imprint. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• Acetaminophen may cause false urine glucose test results acetaminophen l484 imprint. Talk to yourdoctor if you have diabetes and you notice changes in your glucose levels whiletaking acetaminophen acetaminophen l484 imprint.
• Other medications may interact with acetaminophen acetaminophen l484 imprint. Talk to your doctorand pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines,including herbal products while taking acetaminophen acetaminophen l484 imprint.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about acetaminophen writtenfor health professionals that you may read acetaminophen l484 imprint.
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