Indications
- Drug used for mild to moderate pain relief.
- Commonly used for headaches, menstrual periods, toothaches, backaches, osteoarthritis, and cold/flu aches and pains.
- Reduces fever.
Dosage and administration
- Take this product by mouth as directed.
- Follow all directions on the product package.
- If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Different brands and forms of acetaminophen are available.
- Read the dosing instructions carefully for each product.
- Do not take more acetaminophen than recommended.
- Use a product meant for children if giving acetaminophen to a child.
- Use your child’s weight to find the right dose.
- Shake suspensions well before each dose.
- Measure liquid medication with the provided dose-measuring spoon/dropper/syringe.
- Do not use a household spoon.
- Chew or allow rapidly dissolving tablets to dissolve on the tongue, then swallow
- Chew chewable tablets thoroughly before swallowing.
- Do not crush or chew extended release tablets.
- Dissolve effervescent tablets in recommended amount of water, then drink
- Take pain medication at the first signs of pain.
- Do not take fever medication for more than 3 days without doctor’s direction.
- Do not take pain medication for more than 10 days (5 days in children) without doctor’s direction.
- Consult a doctor promptly if child has a sore throat with high fever, headache, or nausea/vomiting.
- Tell your doctor if condition worsens or new symptoms develop.
- Seek medical help right away if you think you have a serious medical problem.
Side effects
- This drug usually has no side effects.
- If any unusual effects occur, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
- The benefit of using this medication is typically greater than the risk of side effects.
- Serious allergic reactions to this drug are rare, but seek medical help if symptoms occur.
- Other side effects may exist, contact your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Precautions
- Before taking acetaminophen, inform your doctor or pharmacist about any allergies you have.
- This product may contain inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions or other issues.
- Discuss your medical history with your doctor or pharmacist, particularly if you have liver disease or a history of alcohol abuse.
- Certain forms of acetaminophen may contain sugar or aspartame, so use caution if you have diabetes or phenylketonuria.
- If you are pregnant, inform your doctor before using this medication.
- Acetaminophen can pass into breast milk, so consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
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