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

What is acetaminophen?
• Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer refractive index of acetaminophen.
• Acetaminophen is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscleaches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers refractive index of acetaminophen.
• Acetaminophen may also be used for purposes other than those listed inthis medication guide refractive index of 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 refractive index of acetaminophen. You may not be able to take acetaminophen, or you may requirea lower dose or special monitoring refractive index of acetaminophen.
• Before taking acetaminophen, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liverdisease refractive index of 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 refractive index of acetaminophen.
• Acetaminophen is in the FDA pregnancy category B refractive index of acetaminophen. This means that itis unlikely to be harmful to an unborn baby refractive index of acetaminophen. Do not take acetaminophen withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant refractive index of acetaminophen.
• Acetaminophen passes into breast milk refractive index of acetaminophen. It appears to be safe for useduring breast-feeding but should be avoided if possible refractive index of acetaminophen. Talk to your doctorbefore taking acetaminophen if you are breast-feeding a baby refractive index of acetaminophen.
• If you are treating a child, read the package carefully and use a pediatricform of the medication if possible refractive index of acetaminophen. Talk to a doctor first if the child is youngerthan 2 years of age refractive index of acetaminophen.

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

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

What should I avoid while taking acetaminophen?
• Avoid alcohol during treatment with acetaminophen refractive index of acetaminophen. Together, alcoholand acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver refractive index of acetaminophen.
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts refractive index of acetaminophen. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day refractive index of 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) refractive index of acetaminophen.
• Other, less serious side effects are not known to occur refractive index of acetaminophen.
• Side effects other than those listed here may occur refractive index of acetaminophen. Talk to your doctorabout any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome refractive index of acetaminophen.

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

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

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