structures of ibuprofen acetaminophen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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