eneric name for acetaminophen
(a see ta MIH no fen)
Anacin-3 Maximum Strength, Childrens Tylenol, Tylenol, Tylenol Caplet, TylenolCaplet Extra Strength, Tylenol Extended Release, Tylenol Extra Strength, TylenolGelcap Extra Strength, Tylenol Suspension
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) eneric name for acetaminophen. If the symptoms do not improve, orif they get worse, stop using acetaminophen and see a doctor eneric name for acetaminophen.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment with acetaminophen eneric name for acetaminophen. Together, alcoholand acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver eneric name for acetaminophen.
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts eneric name for acetaminophen. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day eneric name for acetaminophen.
What is acetaminophen?
• Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer eneric name for acetaminophen.
• Acetaminophen is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscleaches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers eneric name for acetaminophen.
• Acetaminophen may also be used for purposes other than those listed inthis medication guide eneric name for acetaminophen.
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 eneric name for acetaminophen. You may not be able to take acetaminophen, or you may requirea lower dose or special monitoring eneric name for acetaminophen.
• Before taking acetaminophen, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liverdisease eneric name for acetaminophen. 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 eneric name for acetaminophen.
• Acetaminophen is in the FDA pregnancy category B eneric name for acetaminophen. This means that itis unlikely to be harmful to an unborn baby eneric name for acetaminophen. Do not take acetaminophen withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant eneric name for acetaminophen.
• Acetaminophen passes into breast milk eneric name for acetaminophen. It appears to be safe for useduring breast-feeding but should be avoided if possible eneric name for acetaminophen. Talk to your doctorbefore taking acetaminophen if you are breast-feeding a baby eneric name for acetaminophen.
• If you are treating a child, read the package carefully and use a pediatricform of the medication if possible eneric name for acetaminophen. Talk to a doctor first if the child is youngerthan 2 years of age eneric name for acetaminophen.
How should I take acetaminophen?
• Take acetaminophen exactly as directed by your doctor or follow the instructionson the package eneric name for acetaminophen. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist,nurse, or doctor to explain them to you eneric name for acetaminophen.
• Take each oral dose with a full glass of water eneric name for acetaminophen.
• Acetaminophen can be taken with or without food eneric name for acetaminophen.
• Wash your hands before and after using the rectal suppositories eneric name for acetaminophen. Runthe suppository under cold water or put it in the refrigerator for a few minutesbefore using it eneric name for acetaminophen. Remove any wrapping from the suppository and moisten the suppositorywith cold water eneric name for acetaminophen. Squat, stand, or lie down with one leg straight and the otherbent, in a comfortable position that allows access to the rectal area eneric name for acetaminophen. Use yourfinger, or the applicator if one is provided, to deposit the suppository asfar as it will comfortably go into the rectum eneric name for acetaminophen. Insert the narrow end first eneric name for acetaminophen. Close your legs and lie still for a few minutes eneric name for acetaminophen. If the applicator will be reused,take it apart and wash it with warm water and mild soap, then dry it completely eneric name for acetaminophen. Avoid having a bowel movement for at least 1 hour after inserting the suppository eneric name for acetaminophen.
• 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 eneric name for acetaminophen. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one eneric name for acetaminophen. Shake the liquid well before measuring eneric name for acetaminophen.
• Never take more acetaminophen than is directed eneric name for acetaminophen. The maximum amounts foradults are 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day eneric name for acetaminophen. Taking moreacetaminophen could be damaging to the liver eneric name for acetaminophen. If you drink more than three alcoholicbeverages per day, talk to your doctor before taking acetaminophen eneric name for 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) eneric name for acetaminophen. If the symptoms do not improve, orif they get worse, stop using acetaminophen and see a doctor eneric name for acetaminophen.
• If you are treating a child, read the package carefully and use a pediatricform of the medication if possible eneric name for acetaminophen. Talk to a doctor first if the child is youngerthan 2 years of age eneric name for acetaminophen.
• Store acetaminophen at room temperature away from heat, moisture, andthe reach of children eneric name for acetaminophen. The rectal suppositories can be stored at room temperatureor in the refrigerator eneric name for acetaminophen.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• If you are taking acetaminophen on a regular schedule, take the misseddose as soon as you remember eneric name for acetaminophen. Wait the prescribed amount of time or as directedin the package labeling before taking another dose eneric name for acetaminophen. Do not take a double dose eneric name for acetaminophen.
• If you are taking acetaminophen on an as-needed basis, missing a doseis not usually a problem eneric name for acetaminophen. 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 eneric name for acetaminophen.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention eneric name for acetaminophen.
• Symptoms of an acetaminophen overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,abdominal pain, sweating, seizures, confusion, and an irregular heartbeat eneric name for acetaminophen.
What should I avoid while taking acetaminophen?
• Avoid alcohol during treatment with acetaminophen eneric name for acetaminophen. Together, alcoholand acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver eneric name for acetaminophen.
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts eneric name for acetaminophen. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day eneric name for acetaminophen.
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) eneric name for acetaminophen.
• Other, less serious side effects are not known to occur eneric name for acetaminophen.
• Side effects other than those listed here may occur eneric name for acetaminophen. Talk to your doctorabout any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome eneric name for acetaminophen.
What other drugs will affect acetaminophen?
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts eneric name for acetaminophen. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day eneric name for acetaminophen.
• Acetaminophen may cause false urine glucose test results eneric name for acetaminophen. Talk to yourdoctor if you have diabetes and you notice changes in your glucose levels whiletaking acetaminophen eneric name for acetaminophen.
• Other medications may interact with acetaminophen eneric name for acetaminophen. Talk to your doctorand pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines,including herbal products while taking acetaminophen eneric name for acetaminophen.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about acetaminophen writtenfor health professionals that you may read eneric name for acetaminophen.
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