acetaminophen solubility in water

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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