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