ACETAMINOPHEN:
What is acetaminophen and how does it work acetaminophen is an analgesic used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains due to headache muscular aches backache minor pain of arthritis the common cold toothache and premenstrual and menstrual cramps acetaminophen is also used to temporarily reduce fever acetaminophen is available under the following different
Brand names tylenol arthritis pain tylenol x little fever’s children’s fever slash pain reliever little fever’s infant fever slash pain reliever and pedia care single dose acetaminophen fever reducer slash pain reliever what are dosages of acetaminophen dosages of acetaminophen should be given as follows adult dosage forms and strengths tablets 325 milligrams
500 milligrams caplets 325 milligrams 500 milligrams 650 milligrams capsules milligrams gel cap slash gel tabs 500 milligrams caplets extended release 650 milligrams tablets chewable 80 milligrams oral solution suspension 160 milligrams 5 milliliters 80 milligram 0.8 milliliters oral drops liquid oral 500 milligram slash 5 milliliters 160 milligram 15
Milliliters 500 milligrams 15 oral syrup 160 milligrams 5 milliliters elixir 160 milligrams 5 milliliters dosage considerations analgesia and fever immediate release regular strength 325 to 650 milligrams orally slash rectally once every four hours as needed not to exceed 3250 milligrams slash day under supervision of healthcare professional daily doses of up
To four grams slash day may be used extra strength one thousand milligrams only once every six to eight hours as needed not to exceed three thousand milligrams slash day under supervision of healthcare professional daily doses of up to four grams slash day may be used extended release two capsules one thousand three hundred milligrams orally once every eight hours
As needed not to exceed 3.9 grams slash day maximum dose acetaminophen containing products not to exceed a cumulative dose of 3.25 grams slash day of acetaminophen under supervision of healthcare professional daily doses of up to 4 grams slash day may be used tylenol extra strength i e 500 milligrams slash dab or cap not to exceed 3 grams slash day six tabs or
Caps under supervision of a healthcare professional daily doses of up to four grams slash day may be used renal impairment longer dosing intervals and the reduced total dose may be warranted in patients with severe renal impairment crcl less than or equal to 30 milliliters per minute hepatic impairment use caution with any type of liver disease pediatric pain
And fever relief weight-based dosing children under 12 years 10 to 15 milligram kg dose taken orally once every four to six hours not to exceed five doses in 24 hours fixed dosing children under six years ask a health care provider children 6 to 12 years 325 milligrams orally once every four to six hours not to exceed 1.625 grams slash day for not more than
Five days unless directed by a health care provider children under 12 years and older regular strength 650 milligrams once every four to six hours not to exceed 3.25 grams in 24 hours under supervision of healthcare professional doses of up to 4 grams slash day may be used extra strength 1000 milligrams once every 6 hours not to exceed 3 grams in 24 hours under
Supervision of healthcare professional doses of up to 4 grams slash day may be used extended release 1.3 grams once every 8 hours not to exceed 3.9 grams in 24 hours what are side effects associated with using acetaminophen side effects of acetaminophen include skin swelling angioedema disorientation dizziness rash may itch hives low levels of red blood cells
White blood cells and or platelets shortness of breath slash cough serious side effects of acetaminophen include toxic epidermal necrolysis severe allergic reaction anaphylaxis liver failure stevens-johnson syndrome gastrointestinal hemorrhage laryngeal edema kidney toxicity liver toxicity slash liver failure hyperammonemia agranulocytosis low white blood cell
Count leukopenia neutropenia low platelet count thrombocytopenia low red and white blood cell count and low platelet count pancytopenia what other drugs interact with acetaminophen if your doctor has directed you to use this medication your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them do not start
Stop or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor health care provider or pharmacist first moderate interactions of acetaminophen include accident fusulfan diclisimab dapsone topical el tromba peg axenatide injectable solution exenatide injectable suspension phlebancerin imatinib isoniazid ivacafter lixacenatide lamipide mipamersin
Tetrocane warfarin are warnings and precautions for acetaminophen warnings this medication contains acetaminophen do not take tylenol tylenol arthritis pain tylenol x little fevers children’s fever pain reliever little fever’s infant fever pain reliever or pedia care single-dose acetaminophen fever reducer pain reliever if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any
Ingredients contained in this drug keep out of reach of children in case of overdose get medical help or contact a poison control center immediately contraindications hypersensitivity cautions acetaminophen is available in many dosage forms and products check labels carefully to avoid overdose repeated administration in patients with anemia or cardiac pulmonary
Or renal disease the risk of hepatotoxicity is higher in alcoholics chronic high dose or use of more than one acetaminophen-containing product use caution in patients with g6pd deficiency use caution in patients with chronic malnutrition risk for rare but serious skin reactions that can be fatal these reactions include stevens johnson syndrome sjs toxic epidermal
Necrolysis ten and acute generalized examples pustulosis agep symptoms may include skin redness blisters and rash pregnancy and lactation acetaminophen may be acceptable to use during pregnancy either animal studies show no risk but human studies are not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies are done and showed no risk acetaminophen
Crosses the placenta it is safe to use in all stages of pregnancy short term acetaminophen is excreted in breast milk it is compatible with breastfeeding
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ACETAMINOPHEN generic For PAIN, Acetaminophen (Tylenol): Uses, Dosage, Side Effects By Medicines/Diseases
