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Acephen„¢ [OTC]; Apra Children's [OTC]; Aspirin Free Anacin® Maximum Strength [OTC]; Cetafen Extra® [OTC]; Cetafen® [OTC]; Comtrex® Sore Throat Maximum Strength [OTC]; FeverALL® [OTC]; Genapap„¢ Children [OTC]; Genapap„¢ Extra Strength [OTC]; Genapap„¢ Infant [OTC]; Genapap„¢ [OTC]; Genebs Extra Strength [OTC]; Genebs [OTC]; Infantaire [OTC]; Little Fevers„¢ [OTC]; Mapap Children's [OTC]; Mapap Extra Strength [OTC]; Mapap Infants [OTC]; Mapap [OTC]; Nortemp Children's [OTC]; Pain Eze [OTC]; Silapap® Children's [OTC]; Silapap® Infants [OTC]; Tycolene Maximum Strength [OTC]; Tycolene [OTC]; Tylenol® 8 Hour [OTC]; Tylenol® Arthritis Pain [OTC]; Tylenol® Children's with Flavor Creator [OTC]; Tylenol® Children's [OTC]; Tylenol® Extra Strength [OTC]; Tylenol® Infants [OTC]; Tylenol® Junior [OTC]; Tylenol® [OTC]; Valorin Extra [OTC]; Valorin [OTC]
Abenol®; Apo-Acetaminophen®; Atasol®; Novo-Gesic; Pediatrix; Tempra®; Tylenol®
Adinol; Analphen; Dismifen; Doluvital ; Dolviran; Filanc; Mejoralito Junior; Mejoralito Pediátrico; Nordinet Infantil; Pharmacen-M; Sedalito; Sinedol; Tempra; Tylenol; Tylex; XL-Dol Infantil
¢ If you have an allergy to acetaminophen or any other part of this medicine.
¢ Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
¢ This medicine is used to relieve pain and fever.
¢ Acetaminophen blocks production and release of chemicals that cause pain.
¢ It reduces fever by adjusting the body's thermostat in the brain.
¢ Do not take more than prescribed amount. Liver damage can occur.
¢ Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
¢ Eat regularly. May decrease risk of liver damage.
¢ Long-acting products: Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
¢ You may sprinkle contents of capsule on soft food or liquid. Do not chew.
¢ A liquid (elixir, suspension, solution, syrup) is available if you cannot swallow pills. Shake suspension well before use.
¢ Those who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after medicine is given.
¢ Use suppository rectally.
¢ Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take more often than every 4 hours, unless instructed by healthcare provider.
¢ Avoid other sources of acetaminophen. An overdose may cause dangerous problems.
¢ If you are taking a blood thinner, you will require more frequent monitoring.
¢ Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
¢ Avoid or limit alcohol intake (includes wine, beer, and liquor) to less than 3 drinks a day. Drinking too much alcohol may increase the risk of liver disease.
¢ If you have PKU, talk with healthcare provider. Some products do contain phenylalanine.
¢ Be careful if you have G6PD deficiency. Anemia may occur.
¢ Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
¢ Liver damage can rarely occur.
¢ Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
¢ If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.
¢ Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
¢ Significant change in thinking clearly and logically.
¢ Severe belly pain.
¢ Severe nausea or vomiting.
¢ Yellow skin or eyes.
¢ Not hungry.
¢ Feeling extremely tired or weak.
¢ Any rash.
¢ No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
¢ Store at room temperature.
¢ Protect capsules and tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
¢ Do not freeze suppositories.
¢ If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
¢ Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
¢ Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
¢ Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
¢ Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
¢ Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2006-10-13 10:19:21.0
Modified: 2008-02-04 08:55:06.0
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