Uses of acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is intended to treat mild to moderate pain (such as headaches, menstrual cramps, toothaches, backaches, osteoarthritis,
or cold/flu aches and pains) as well as to lower temperature.
What is the best way to take acetaminophen?
As advised, take this product by mouth. Follow the product’s instructions to the letter. Inquire with your doctor or pharmacist if you have any concerns.
Acetaminophen comes in a variety of brands and formats. Because the amount of acetaminophen in each medication may differ, read the dose instructions for each product carefully. Do not exceed the recommended dose of acetaminophen. (See also the section on Warnings.)
If you’re administering acetaminophen to a youngster, be sure it’s a child-specific product. To locate the proper dose on the product container, use your child’s weight. You can use your child’s age instead of their weight if you don’t know their weight.
Before each administration of a suspension, give it a good shake. Some liquids do not require refrigeration.
Follow all directions on the outer packaging. To ensure you have the correct dose, use the included dose-measuring spoon/dropper/syringe to measure the liquid medication. Do not use a regular spoon for this.
Chew or allow to dissolve on the tongue for rapidly dissolving pills, then swallow with or without water. Before ingesting chewable tablets, chew them completely.
Extended-release pills should not be crushed or chewed. This can cause the entire medicine to be released at once, increasing the chance of unwanted effects. Also, unless your doctor or pharmacist directs you to, do not split the pills unless they have a score line. Without crushing or chewing, swallow the whole or split tablet.
Dissolve the dose in the correct quantity of water before drinking effervescent
tablets.
When pain drugs are given as soon as the first signals of pain appear,
they perform best. The drug may not work as well if you wait until the symptoms have worsened.
If you have a fever, do not take this medication for longer than 3 days unless your doctor tells you to.
Unless recommended by your doctor, do not use this medicine for pain for longer than 10 days in adults (5 days in children).Consult a doctor right away if your child has a sore throat
(particularly if they have a high fever, headache, or nausea/heaving).
If your illness persists or worsens, or if you acquire new symptoms,
contact your doctor.If you believe you may be suffering from a serious illness, Get clinical assistance immediately.
Side effects
Drugs interaction with Acetaminophen
If your doctor has prescribed this medication, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any potential drug interactions and is keeping an eye on you. Before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of any medication, consult your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist.
There are no significant interactions between acetaminophen and other medications.
Acetaminophen and other medicines have no severe interactions.
Acetaminophen has a moderate number of interactions, including:
- axitinib
- busulfan
- daclizumab
- dapsone topical
- eltrombopag
- exenatide injectable solution
- exenatide injectable suspension
- flibanserin
- imatinib
- isoniazid
- ivacaftor
- lixisenatide
- lomitapide
- mipomersen
- tetracaine
- warfarin
At least 55 distinct medications have minor interactions with acetaminophen.
There aren’t all conceivable interactions in this document. As a result, before using.
If I miss the dose or take an overdose
Doses are based on height, age, medical condition, laboratory test results, and reaction to treatment.
If you miss the dose
Take immediately after when you remember. If it is almost time for the second dose skip the first dose. Do not take two doses at a time.
If you overdose yourself
Seek emergency medical attention call at 108
Precautions
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist about any medical conditions you have, especially if you have liver disease or abuse alcohol on a regular basis.
Sugar or aspartame may be present in liquid formulations, chewable pills, or dissolving/effervescent tablets and powders. If you have diabetes, phenylketonuria (PKU), or any other condition that requires you to limit or avoid these compounds in your diet, you should proceed with caution. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using these items safely if you have any of these conditions.
If you are pregnant, see your doctor before using.
