Acetaminophen - Acetaminophen - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Acetaminophen.
• APAP, Liquiprin, Panadol, Tylenol
• ah-seet-ah-MIN-oh-fen

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea, vomiting, excessive sweating, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, and extreme fatigue.

Acetaminophen Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Do not freeze liquid forms.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription drugs you use especially.

Read Before Using Acetaminophen (precautions)

• If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using this medication.

Medicinal Applications

• This drug is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and to reduce fever.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Possible Side Effects

• When taken as directed, most people experience little or no side effects with this medication.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication as directed.
• Do not take more acetaminophen than recommended (see Side Effects section).
• Do not use for more than 10 days without consulting your doctor.
• This medication is not to be given to children under 3 years of age without your doctor's approval.

Acetaminophen Miscellaneous Notes

• Acetaminophen does not cause the stomach and intestinal ulcers that aspirin and aspirin-like NSAIDs (for example, ibuprofen, ketoprofen) may cause.