Pronunciation: a SEET a MIN oh fen
Brand: Actamin, Anacin AF, Aurophen, Bromo Seltzer, Children's Tylenol, Mapap, M-Pap, Pharbetol, Silapap Childrens, Tactinal, Tempra Quicklets, Tycolene, Tylenol, Vitapap
500 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with GPI A5
325 mg, round, white, imprinted with GPI A325
500 mg, round, white, imprinted with GPI A5
325 mg, round, white, imprinted with GPI, A325
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with GPI A5
500 mg, round, white, imprinted with GPI A5
80 mg, round, pink, imprinted with 1G
500 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with L484
325 mg, round, white, imprinted with TYLENOL, 325
325 mg, oval, white, imprinted with TYLENOL 325 HOSPITAL
325 mg, round, white, imprinted with M2A3, 57344
325 mg, round, white, imprinted with L403, 325MG
325 mg, round, white, imprinted with CPC 220
325 mg, round, white, imprinted with M2A3, 57344
500 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with L484
500 mg, round, white, imprinted with 54 27
500 mg, round, white, imprinted with PH 044
500 mg, round, white, imprinted with GPI A5
650 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with L544
650 mg, oval, white, imprinted with cor116
650 mg, oval, white, imprinted with cor116
650 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with L544
650 mg, capsule, white, imprinted with L544
325 mg, round, white, imprinted with L403, 325MG
You should not use acetaminophen if you have severe liver disease.
Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death.
Avoid also using other medicines that contain acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as APAP), or you could have a fatal overdose.
Call your doctor at once if you have nausea, pain in your upper stomach, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).
Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. There are many brands and forms of acetaminophen available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Acetaminophen is used to treat pain or fever caused by many conditions such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, sore throat, colds, and flu.
Acetaminophen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not take acetaminophen if you are allergic to it, or if you have severe liver disease.
Do not take acetaminophen without a doctor's advice if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis) or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 12 years old without the advice of a doctor. Extra-strength acetaminophen is not for use in a child younger than 6 years old.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not take more than your recommended dose. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death.
If you are treating a child, use a pediatric form of acetaminophen. Use only the special dose-measuring dropper or oral syringe that comes with the specific pediatric form you are using. Carefully follow the dosing directions on the medicine label.
Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Acetaminophen made for infants is available in two different dose concentrations, and each concentration comes with its own medicine dropper or oral syringe. Using the wrong device may cause you to give your child an overdose of acetaminophen. Never mix and match dosing devices between infant formulations of acetaminophen.
You may need to shake the liquid before each use. Follow the directions on the medicine label.
The chewable tablet must be chewed thoroughly before you swallow it.
The oral powder should be placed directly on the tongue and swallowed.
Make sure your hands are dry when handling a disintegrating tablet. Place the tablet on your tongue and allow it to dissolve, without chewing. Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.
To use the effervescent granules, dissolve one packet of the granules in at least 4 ounces of water. Stir and drink this mixture right away. Add a little more water to the glass, swirl gently and drink right away.
Stop taking acetaminophen and call your doctor if:
This medicine can affect the results of certain lab tests for glucose (sugar) in the urine. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using acetaminophen.
Store at room temperature away from heat and moisture.
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death.
Early signs of acetaminophen overdose include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, sweating, or weakness. Later symptoms may include upper stomach pain, dark urine, and yellowing of your skin or eyes.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction that can be fatal. This could occur even if you have taken acetaminophen in the past and had no reaction. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling. If you have this type of reaction, you should never again take any medicine that contains acetaminophen.
Stop taking acetaminophen and call your doctor at once if you have signs of liver problems: loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Less serious side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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