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