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

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

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

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

What happens if I miss a dose?
• If you are taking acetaminophen on a regular schedule, take the misseddose as soon as you remember opiate and acetaminophen suspension. Wait the prescribed amount of time or as directedin the package labeling before taking another dose opiate and acetaminophen suspension. Do not take a double dose opiate and acetaminophen suspension.
• If you are taking acetaminophen on an as-needed basis, missing a doseis not usually a problem opiate and acetaminophen suspension. 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 opiate and acetaminophen suspension.

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

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

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

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

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about acetaminophen writtenfor health professionals that you may read opiate and acetaminophen suspension.

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