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