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