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