acetaminophen with codeine canada

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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