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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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