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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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