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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) need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. If the symptoms do not improve, orif they get worse, stop using acetaminophen and see a doctor need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment with acetaminophen need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. Together, alcoholand acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.

What is acetaminophen?
• Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.
• Acetaminophen is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscleaches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.
• Acetaminophen may also be used for purposes other than those listed inthis medication guide need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.

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 need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. You may not be able to take acetaminophen, or you may requirea lower dose or special monitoring need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.
• Before taking acetaminophen, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liverdisease need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. 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 need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.
• Acetaminophen is in the FDA pregnancy category B need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. This means that itis unlikely to be harmful to an unborn baby need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. Do not take acetaminophen withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.
• Acetaminophen passes into breast milk need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. It appears to be safe for useduring breast-feeding but should be avoided if possible need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. Talk to your doctorbefore taking acetaminophen if you are breast-feeding a baby need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.
• If you are treating a child, read the package carefully and use a pediatricform of the medication if possible need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. Talk to a doctor first if the child is youngerthan 2 years of age need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.

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

What happens if I miss a dose?
• If you are taking acetaminophen on a regular schedule, take the misseddose as soon as you remember need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. Wait the prescribed amount of time or as directedin the package labeling before taking another dose need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. Do not take a double dose need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.
• If you are taking acetaminophen on an as-needed basis, missing a doseis not usually a problem need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. 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 need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.
• Symptoms of an acetaminophen overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,abdominal pain, sweating, seizures, confusion, and an irregular heartbeat need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.

What should I avoid while taking acetaminophen?
• Avoid alcohol during treatment with acetaminophen need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. Together, alcoholand acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.

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) need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.
• Other, less serious side effects are not known to occur need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.
• Side effects other than those listed here may occur need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. Talk to your doctorabout any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.

What other drugs will affect acetaminophen?
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.
• Acetaminophen may cause false urine glucose test results need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. Talk to yourdoctor if you have diabetes and you notice changes in your glucose levels whiletaking acetaminophen need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.
• Other medications may interact with acetaminophen need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it. Talk to your doctorand pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines,including herbal products while taking acetaminophen need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about acetaminophen writtenfor health professionals that you may read need hydrocodone without acetaminophen in it.

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