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