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