using acetaminophen and ibuprofen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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