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