Acetaminophen
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Common brand names: TylenolOVERVIEWSIDE EFFECTSINTERACTIONSDOSAGESelect the condition and drug type below to know the dosageMedical ConditionFeverDysmenorrheaHeadache disorderPainBack painArthritic painToothacheDrug Type167 mg/5 ml Solution325 mg Capsule325 mg Suppository325 mg Tablet325 mg/10.15 Solution325 mg/10.15 ml Solution500 mg Capsule500 mg Tablet500 mg/15 ml Solution500 mg/5 ml Solution650 mg Suppository650 mg Tablet650 mg/20.3 ml SolutionMg/20.3ml Solution167 mg/5 ml Solution325 mg Capsule325 mg Suppository325 mg Tablet500 mg Capsule500 mg Tablet500 mg/15 ml Solution500 mg/5 ml Solution650 mg Suppository650 mg Tablet167 mg/5 ml Solution325 mg Capsule325 mg Suppository325 mg Tablet500 mg Capsule500 mg Tablet500 mg/15 ml Solution500 mg/5 ml Solution650 mg Suppository650 mg Tablet167 mg/5 ml Solution325 mg Capsule325 mg Suppository325 mg Tablet325 mg/10.15 Solution325 mg/10.15 ml Solution500 mg Capsule500 mg Tablet500 mg/15 ml Solution500 mg/5 ml Solution650 mg Suppository650 mg Tablet650 mg/20.3 ml SolutionMg/20.3ml Solution167 mg/5 ml Solution325 mg Capsule325 mg Suppository325 mg Tablet500 mg Capsule500 mg Tablet500 mg/15 ml Solution500 mg/5 ml Solution650 mg Suppository650 mg Tablet167 mg/5 ml Solution325 mg Capsule325 mg Suppository325 mg Tablet500 mg Capsule500 mg Tablet500 mg/15 ml Solution500 mg/5 ml Solution650 mg Suppository650 mg Tablet167 mg/5 ml Solution325 mg Capsule325 mg Suppository325 mg Tablet500 mg Capsule500 mg Tablet500 mg/15 ml Solution500 mg/5 ml Solution650 mg Suppository650 mg TabletRecommended dosage for adults Take this product by mouth as directed Follow all directions on the product package If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist There are many brands and forms of acetaminophen available Read the dosing instructions carefully for each product because the amount of acetaminophen may be different between products Do not take more acetaminophen than recommended If you are giving acetaminophen to a child, be sure you use a product that is meant for children Use your child's weight to find the right dose on the product package If you don't know your child's weight, you can use their age For suspensions, shake the medication well before each dose Some liquids do not need to be shaken before use Follow all directions on the product package Measure the liquid medication with the provided dose-measuring spoon/dropper/syringe to make sure you have the correct dose Do not use a household spoon For rapidly-dissolving tablets, chew or allow to dissolve on the tongue, then swallow with or without water For chewable tablets, chew thoroughly before swallowing Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects Swallow the tablets whole For effervescent tablets, dissolve the dose in the recommended amount of water, then drink Pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain occur If you wait until the symptoms have worsened, the medication may not work as well Do not take this medication for fever for more than 3 days unless directed by your doctor For adults, do not take this product for pain for more than 10 days (5 days in children) unless directed by your doctor If the child has a sore throat (especially with high fever, headache, or nausea/vomiting), consult the doctor promptly Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse or if you develop new symptoms If you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.
Take this product by mouth as directed
Follow all directions on the product package
If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist
There are many brands and forms of acetaminophen available
Read the dosing instructions carefully for each product because the amount of acetaminophen may be different between products
Do not take more acetaminophen than recommended
If you are giving acetaminophen to a child, be sure you use a product that is meant for children
Use your child's weight to find the right dose on the product package
If you don't know your child's weight, you can use their age
For suspensions, shake the medication well before each dose
Some liquids do not need to be shaken before use
Measure the liquid medication with the provided dose-measuring spoon/dropper/syringe to make sure you have the correct dose
Do not use a household spoon
For rapidly-dissolving tablets, chew or allow to dissolve on the tongue, then swallow with or without water
For chewable tablets, chew thoroughly before swallowing
Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets
Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects
Swallow the tablets whole
For effervescent tablets, dissolve the dose in the recommended amount of water, then drink
Pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain occur
If you wait until the symptoms have worsened, the medication may not work as well
Do not take this medication for fever for more than 3 days unless directed by your doctor
For adults, do not take this product for pain for more than 10 days (5 days in children) unless directed by your doctor
If the child has a sore throat (especially with high fever, headache, or nausea/vomiting), consult the doctor promptly
Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse or if you develop new symptoms
If you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.
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