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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about acetaminophen writtenfor health professionals that you may read picture of acetaminophen with codeine.

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