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