This drug is used to treat mild to moderate pain (from headaches, menstrual periods, toothaches, backaches, osteoarthritis, or cold/flu aches and pains) and to reduce fever.
What is acetaminophen acidominophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer acetaminophen is used to treat mild to moderate and pain to treat moderate to severe pain in conjunction with opiates or to reduce fever common conditions that acetaminophen treats include headache muscle aches arthritis backache toothaches sore throat colds flu and fevers acidominophen
May also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide it is typically used orally but can be given intravenously important information you should not use this medication if you have severe liver disease an overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death adults and teenagers who weigh at least 110 pounds should not take more than 1 000
Milligrams mg at one time or more than 4000 mg in 24 hours children younger than 12 years old should not take more than five doses in 24 hours using only the number of milligrams per dose that is recommended for the child’s weight and age use exactly as directed on the label avoid also using other medicines that contain acetaminophen sometimes abbreviated as apap
Or you could have a fatal overdose call your doctor at once if you have nausea pain in your upper stomach itching loss of appetite dark urine clay-colored stools or jaundice yellowing of your skin or eyes stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling before taking this
Medicine you should not take acetaminophen if you are allergic to it or if you have severe liver disease do not take this medicine without a doctor’s advice if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease cirrhosis or if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day you may not be able to take acetaminophen your doctor will determine whether acetaminophen is
Safe for you to use during pregnancy do not use this medicine without the advice of your doctor if you are pregnant acetaminophen can pass into breast milk ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are breastfeeding do not give this medicine to a child younger than two years old without the advice of a doctor how should i take acetaminophen use acetaminophen
Exactly as directed on the label or as prescribed by your doctor do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended do not take more of this medication than is recommended an overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death adults and teenagers who weigh at least 110 pounds 50 kilograms do not take more than 1000 milligrams
Mg at one time do not take more than 4000 mg in 24 hours children younger than 12 years old do not take more than five doses of acetaminophen in 24 hours use only the number of milligrams per dose that is recommended for the child’s weight and age use exactly as directed on the label avoid also using other medicines that contain acetaminophen or you could have
A fatal overdose if you are treating a child use a pediatric form of acetaminophen use only the special dose measuring dropper or oral syringe that comes with the specific pediatric form you are using carefully follow the dosing directions on the medicine label measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided or with a special dose measuring spoon or
Medicine cup if you do not have a dose measuring device ask your pharmacist for one acetaminophen made for infants is available in two different dose concentrations and each concentration comes with its own medicine dropper or oral syringe these dosing devices are not equal between the different concentrations using the wrong device may cause you to give your
Child an overdose of acetaminophen never mix and match dosing devices between infant formulations of acetaminophen you may need to shake the liquid before each use follow the directions on the medicine label the chewable tablet must be chewed thoroughly before you swallow it make sure your hands are dry when handling the acetaminophen disintegrating tablet place
The tablet on your tongue it will begin to dissolve right away do not swallow the tablet hole allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing to use the acetaminophen effervescent granules dissolve one packet of the granules in at least four ounces of water stir this mixture and drink all of it right away to make sure you get the entire dose add a little more
Water to the same glass swirl gently and drink right away the oral powder should be placed directly on the tongue and swallowed stop taking acetaminophen and call your doctor if you still have a sore throat after two days of use you still have a fever after three days of use you still have pain after seven days of use or five days if treating a child you have a
Skin rash ongoing headache nausea vomiting or any redness or swelling or if your symptoms get worse or if you have any new symptoms this medication can cause unusual results with certain lab tests for glucose sugar in the urine tell any doctor who treats you that you are using acetominofin store at room temperature away from heat and moisture what happens if
I miss a dose since acidominophen is taken as needed you may not be on a dosing schedule if you are taking the medication regularly take the mist dose as soon as you remember skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose what happens if i overdose seek emergency medical attention or
Call the poison helpline at 1-800-222-1222 an overdose of acetaminophen can be fatal the first signs of an acetaminophen overdose include loss of appetite nausea vomiting stomach pain sweating and confusion or weakness later symptoms may include pain in your upper stomach dark urine and yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes what should i avoid while
Taking ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold allergy pain or sleep medication acidominophen sometimes abbreviated as apap is contained in many combination medicines taking certain products together can cause you to get too much acidominophen which can lead to a fatal overdose check the label to see if a medicine contains acetaminophen or apap
Avoid drinking alcohol it may increase your risk of liver damage while taking acetaminophen acetaminophen side effects get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to acetaminophen hives difficulty breathing swelling of your face lips tongue or throat in rare cases acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction that can be fatal this could
Occur even if you have taken this medicine in the past and had no reaction stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling if you have this type of reaction you should never again take any medicine that contains acetaminophen stop taking acetaminophen and call your doctor
At once if you have nausea upper stomach pain itching loss of appetite excessive sweating and severe tiredness dark urine clay-colored stools or jaundice yellowing of the skin or eyes the most common side effects of acetaminophen include nausea and vomiting headache or insomnia this is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur call your doctor for
Medical advice about side effects you may report side effects to fda at 1 800 fda-1088 what other drugs will affect acetaminophen other drugs may interact with acetaminophen including prescription and over-the-counter medicines vitamins and herbal products tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop
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Acetaminophen, Uses, Side Effects and in Pregnancy By Doctor Raees
