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