infant tylenol
acetaminophen (a see ta MIH no fen)
Anacin-3 Maximum Strength, Childrens Tylenol, Tylenol, Tylenol Caplet, TylenolCaplet Extra Strength, Tylenol Extended Release, Tylenol Extra Strength, TylenolGelcap Extra Strength, Tylenol Suspension
What is the most important information I should know about Tylenol?
• Use Tylenol for up to 3 days for fever or up to 10 days for pain (orup to 5 days to treat a child's pain) infant tylenol. If the symptoms do not improve, or ifthey get worse, stop using Tylenol and see a doctor infant tylenol.
• Avoid alcohol during treatment with Tylenol infant tylenol. Together, alcohol and Tylenolcan be damaging to the liver infant tylenol.
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts infant tylenol. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day infant tylenol.
What is Tylenol?
• Tylenol is a pain reliever and a fever reducer infant tylenol.
• Tylenol is used to treat many conditions such as headache, muscle aches,arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers infant tylenol.
• Tylenol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide infant tylenol.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Tylenol?
• Do not take Tylenol without first talking to your doctor if you drinkmore than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have had alcoholic liverdisease infant tylenol. You may not be able to take Tylenol, or you may require a lower doseor special monitoring infant tylenol.
• Before taking Tylenol, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease infant tylenol. You may not be able to take Tylenol, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have either of these conditions infant tylenol.
• Tylenol is in the FDA pregnancy category B infant tylenol. This means that it is unlikelyto be harmful to an unborn baby infant tylenol. Do not take Tylenol without first talking toyour doctor if you are pregnant infant tylenol.
• Tylenol passes into breast milk infant tylenol. It appears to be safe for use duringbreast-feeding but should be avoided if possible infant tylenol. Talk to your doctor beforetaking Tylenol if you are breast-feeding a baby infant tylenol.
• If you are treating a child, read the package carefully and use a pediatricform of the medication if possible infant tylenol. Talk to a doctor first if the child is youngerthan 2 years of age infant tylenol.
How should I take Tylenol?
• Take Tylenol exactly as directed by your doctor or follow the instructionson the package infant tylenol. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist,nurse, or doctor to explain them to you infant tylenol.
• Take each oral dose with a full glass of water infant tylenol.
• Tylenol can be taken with or without food infant tylenol.
• Wash your hands before and after using the rectal suppositories infant tylenol. Runthe suppository under cold water or put it in the refrigerator for a few minutesbefore using it infant tylenol. Remove any wrapping from the suppository and moisten the suppositorywith cold water infant tylenol. Squat, stand, or lie down with one leg straight and the otherbent, in a comfortable position that allows access to the rectal area infant tylenol. Use yourfinger, or the applicator if one is provided, to deposit the suppository asfar as it will comfortably go into the rectum infant tylenol. Insert the narrow end first infant tylenol. Close your legs and lie still for a few minutes infant tylenol. If the applicator will be reused,take it apart and wash it with warm water and mild soap, then dry it completely infant tylenol. Avoid having a bowel movement for at least 1 hour after inserting the suppository infant tylenol.
• 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 infant tylenol. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one infant tylenol. Shake the liquid well before measuring infant tylenol.
• Never take more Tylenol than is directed infant tylenol. The maximum amounts for adultsare 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day infant tylenol. Taking more Tylenolcould be damaging to the liver infant tylenol. If you drink more than three alcoholic beveragesper day, talk to your doctor before taking Tylenol infant tylenol.
• Use Tylenol for up to 3 days for fever or up to 10 days for pain (orup to 5 days to treat a child's pain) infant tylenol. If the symptoms do not improve, or ifthey get worse, stop using Tylenol and see a doctor infant tylenol.
• If you are treating a child, read the package carefully and use a pediatricform of the medication if possible infant tylenol. Talk to a doctor first if the child is youngerthan 2 years of age infant tylenol.
• Store Tylenol at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and the reachof children infant tylenol. The rectal suppositories can be stored at room temperature or inthe refrigerator infant tylenol.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• If you are taking Tylenol on a regular schedule, take the missed doseas soon as you remember infant tylenol. Wait the prescribed amount of time or as directed inthe package labeling before taking another dose infant tylenol. Do not take a double dose infant tylenol.
• If you are taking Tylenol on an as-needed basis, missing a dose is notusually a problem infant tylenol. Take the dose as soon as you remember, and do not take anotherdose for the amount of time prescribed or as directed in the package labeling infant tylenol.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention infant tylenol.
• Symptoms of an Tylenol overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominalpain, sweating, seizures, confusion, and an irregular heartbeat infant tylenol.
What should I avoid while taking Tylenol?
• Avoid alcohol during treatment with Tylenol infant tylenol. Together, alcohol and Tylenolcan be damaging to the liver infant tylenol.
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts infant tylenol. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day infant tylenol.
What are the possible side effects of Tylenol?
• If you experience any of the following rare but serious side effects,stop taking Tylenol and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctorimmediately:
· 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) infant tylenol.
• Other, less serious side effects are not known to occur infant tylenol.
• Side effects other than those listed here may occur infant tylenol. Talk to your doctorabout any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome infant tylenol.
What other drugs will affect Tylenol?
• Be aware of the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts infant tylenol. Care should be taken to avoid taking more than the recommended amountof acetaminophen per dose or per day infant tylenol.
• Tylenol may cause false urine glucose test results infant tylenol. Talk to your doctorif you have diabetes and you notice changes in your glucose levels while takingTylenol infant tylenol.
• Other medications may interact with Tylenol infant tylenol. Talk to your doctor andpharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, includingherbal products while taking Tylenol infant tylenol.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Tylenol written forhealth professionals that you may read infant tylenol.
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