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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) tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. If the symptoms do not improve, orif they get worse, stop using acetaminophen and see a doctor tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment with acetaminophen tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Together, alcoholand acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
What is acetaminophen?
• Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• Acetaminophen is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscleaches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• Acetaminophen may also be used for purposes other than those listed inthis medication guide tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
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 tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. You may not be able to take acetaminophen, or you may requirea lower dose or special monitoring tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• Before taking acetaminophen, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liverdisease tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. 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 tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• Acetaminophen is in the FDA pregnancy category B tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. This means that itis unlikely to be harmful to an unborn baby tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Do not take acetaminophen withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• Acetaminophen passes into breast milk tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. It appears to be safe for useduring breast-feeding but should be avoided if possible tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Talk to your doctorbefore taking acetaminophen if you are breast-feeding a baby tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• If you are treating a child, read the package carefully and use a pediatricform of the medication if possible tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Talk to a doctor first if the child is youngerthan 2 years of age tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
How should I take acetaminophen?
• Take acetaminophen exactly as directed by your doctor or follow the instructionson the package tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist,nurse, or doctor to explain them to you tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• Take each oral dose with a full glass of water tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• Acetaminophen can be taken with or without food tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• Wash your hands before and after using the rectal suppositories tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Runthe suppository under cold water or put it in the refrigerator for a few minutesbefore using it tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Remove any wrapping from the suppository and moisten the suppositorywith cold water tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Squat, stand, or lie down with one leg straight and the otherbent, in a comfortable position that allows access to the rectal area tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Use yourfinger, or the applicator if one is provided, to deposit the suppository asfar as it will comfortably go into the rectum tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Insert the narrow end first tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Close your legs and lie still for a few minutes tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. If the applicator will be reused,take it apart and wash it with warm water and mild soap, then dry it completely tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Avoid having a bowel movement for at least 1 hour after inserting the suppository tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• 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 tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Shake the liquid well before measuring tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• Never take more acetaminophen than is directed tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. The maximum amounts foradults are 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Taking moreacetaminophen could be damaging to the liver tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. If you drink more than three alcoholicbeverages per day, talk to your doctor before taking acetaminophen tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• 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) tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. If the symptoms do not improve, orif they get worse, stop using acetaminophen and see a doctor tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• If you are treating a child, read the package carefully and use a pediatricform of the medication if possible tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Talk to a doctor first if the child is youngerthan 2 years of age tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• Store acetaminophen at room temperature away from heat, moisture, andthe reach of children tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. The rectal suppositories can be stored at room temperatureor in the refrigerator tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• If you are taking acetaminophen on a regular schedule, take the misseddose as soon as you remember tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Wait the prescribed amount of time or as directedin the package labeling before taking another dose tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Do not take a double dose tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• If you are taking acetaminophen on an as-needed basis, missing a doseis not usually a problem tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. 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 tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• Symptoms of an acetaminophen overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,abdominal pain, sweating, seizures, confusion, and an irregular heartbeat tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
What should I avoid while taking acetaminophen?
• Avoid alcohol during treatment with acetaminophen tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Together, alcoholand acetaminophen can be damaging to the liver tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
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) tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• Other, less serious side effects are not known to occur tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• Side effects other than those listed here may occur tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Talk to your doctorabout any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
What other drugs will affect acetaminophen?
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• Acetaminophen may cause false urine glucose test results tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Talk to yourdoctor if you have diabetes and you notice changes in your glucose levels whiletaking acetaminophen tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
• Other medications may interact with acetaminophen tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage. Talk to your doctorand pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines,including herbal products while taking acetaminophen tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about acetaminophen writtenfor health professionals that you may read tylenol 3 acetaminophen dosage.
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