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ACETAMINOPHEN - ORAL
Common Brand Name(s): Panadol, Tylenol
Phonetic Pronunciation: (a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen)
Information last revised October 2010
What does ACETAMINOPHEN-ORAL look like?
![Ohm00100](/drug_images/OHM00100.JPG)
Genapap 325 mg Tab
![Rug32221](/drug_images/RUG32221.JPG)
Pain & Fever 325 mg Tab
![Mcc08380](/drug_images/MCC08380.JPG)
Tylenol Arthritis Pain 650 mg Tab
![Pgo04840](/drug_images/PGO04840.JPG)
Pain Relief 500 mg Tab
![A0186150](/drug_images/A0186150.JPG)
Infant's Tylenol 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
![Pgo04490](/drug_images/PGO04490.JPG)
Acetaminophen Jr 160 mg Chewable Tab
![Pgo04490](/drug_images/PGO04490.JPG)
Pain Relief Junior Strength 160 mg Chewable Tab
![Rug32220](/drug_images/RUG32220.JPG)
Pain & Fever 325 mg Tab
![Mdq01750](/drug_images/MDQ01750.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
![Rug01220](/drug_images/RUG01220.JPG)
Children's Pain & Fever Relief 160 mg/5 mL Elixir
![Ivx60090](/drug_images/IVX60090.JPG)
acetaminophen 100 mg/mL Oral Drops
![Qlt08380](/drug_images/QLT08380.JPG)
Q-PAP 100 mg/mL Oral Drops
![Alt02680](/drug_images/ALT02680.JPG)
Q-PAP 500 mg Tab
![Mjr19851](/drug_images/MJR19851.JPG)
Mapap (acetaminophen) 160 mg/5 mL Elixir
![Nll01020](/drug_images/NLL01020.JPG)
Maxapap Maximum Strength 500 mg Tab
![Mcc04680](/drug_images/MCC04680.JPG)
Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Prg01300](/drug_images/PRG01300.JPG)
Children's Acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
![Mjr19820](/drug_images/MJR19820.JPG)
acetaminophen 325 mg Tab
![Cvs21230](/drug_images/CVS21230.JPG)
Non-Aspirin Infant 100 mg/mL Oral Drops
![Cvs86260](/drug_images/CVS86260.JPG)
Non-Aspirin Infant 100 mg/mL Oral Drops
![Wal03250](/drug_images/WAL03250.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
![Wal03990](/drug_images/WAL03990.JPG)
Non-Aspirin 160 mg Chewable Tab
![Wal01050](/drug_images/WAL01050.JPG)
Children's Non-Aspirin 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
![Mcn04994](/drug_images/MCN04994.JPG)
Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Cvs19350](/drug_images/CVS19350.JPG)
Arthritis Pain Relief (acetaminophen) SR 650 mg Tab
![Mjr57690](/drug_images/MJR57690.JPG)
Mapap Arthritis Pain 650 mg Tab
![Cvs31501](/drug_images/CVS31501.JPG)
Extra Strength Pain Relief 500 mg Cap
![Cvs31890](/drug_images/CVS31890.JPG)
Pain Relief Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Amn06020](/drug_images/AMN06020.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
![Cha00131](/drug_images/CHA00131.JPG)
Non-Aspirin 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
![Cha00101](/drug_images/CHA00101.JPG)
Non-Aspirin Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Unr19760](/drug_images/UNR19760.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
![A00102z](/drug_images/A00102Z.JPG)
Pain Relief 650 mg Tab SR
![Cvs31751](/drug_images/CVS31751.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
![Trg02060](/drug_images/TRG02060.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
![Alt02680](/drug_images/ALT02680.JPG)
Q-PAP Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Pds07030](/drug_images/PDS07030.JPG)
acetaminophen 200 mg/2 mL Oral Syringe
![Eme00110](/drug_images/EME00110.JPG)
PediaCare Fever Reducer 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
![Gol14730](/drug_images/GOL14730.JPG)
acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL Elixir
![Mdq08040](/drug_images/MDQ08040.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
![Pgo01870](/drug_images/PGO01870.JPG)
Pain Reliever Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Pgo04840](/drug_images/PGO04840.JPG)
Pain Reliever Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Mjr19820](/drug_images/MJR19820.JPG)
Mapap (acetaminophen) 325 mg Tab
![Pgo04050](/drug_images/PGO04050.JPG)
Pain Relief 500 mg Tab
![Pgo04050](/drug_images/PGO04050.JPG)
Pain Reliever Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Slx01441](/drug_images/SLX01441.JPG)
Children's Silapap 160 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid
![Mdq08030](/drug_images/MDQ08030.JPG)
Non-Aspirin 325 mg Tab
![Mdq08030](/drug_images/MDQ08030.JPG)
acetaminophen 325 mg Tab
![Alp14170](/drug_images/ALP14170.JPG)
Infants Acetaminophen 100 mg/mL Oral Drops
![Cyp08391](/drug_images/CYP08391.JPG)
Q-PAP 160 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid
![Pdk19740](/drug_images/PDK19740.JPG)
Mapap (acetaminophen) 80 mg Chewable Tab
![Lnk01850](/drug_images/LNK01850.JPG)
Mapap (acetaminophen) 80 mg Chewable Tab
![Nll01050](/drug_images/NLL01050.JPG)
Maxapap Maximum Strength 500 mg Tab
![Mcc01240](/drug_images/MCC01240.JPG)
Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Prg01430](/drug_images/PRG01430.JPG)
Children's Pain Reliever 80 mg Chewable Tab
![Amn03500](/drug_images/AMN03500.JPG)
acetaminophen 325 mg Tab
![Pgo04030](/drug_images/PGO04030.JPG)
acetaminophen 325 mg Tab
![Cvs86220](/drug_images/CVS86220.JPG)
Children's Non-Aspirin 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
![Wal02890](/drug_images/WAL02890.JPG)
Infant's Non-Aspirin 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
![Wal01480](/drug_images/WAL01480.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
![Wal01870](/drug_images/WAL01870.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
![Mcn01670](/drug_images/MCN01670.JPG)
Infant's Tylenol 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
![Wal03330](/drug_images/WAL03330.JPG)
Arthritis Pain Relief (acetaminophen) SR 650 mg Tab
![Mcn01230](/drug_images/MCN01230.JPG)
Children's Tylenol 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
![Mdq08040](/drug_images/MDQ08040.JPG)
Mapap Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Cvs32030](/drug_images/CVS32030.JPG)
Pain Relief Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Mjr19830](/drug_images/MJR19830.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
![Cha00136](/drug_images/CHA00136.JPG)
Children's Non-Aspirin 160 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid
![Wal01040](/drug_images/WAL01040.JPG)
Genebs 325 mg Tab
![Cvs02890](/drug_images/CVS02890.JPG)
Infant's Pain Relief 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
![Wal04850](/drug_images/WAL04850.JPG)
acetaminophen 80 mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve
![Trg01500](/drug_images/TRG01500.JPG)
acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
![Trg02890](/drug_images/TRG02890.JPG)
acetaminophen 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
![Mjr51160](/drug_images/MJR51160.JPG)
Mapap (acetaminophen) 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
![Mjr52550](/drug_images/MJR52550.JPG)
Infants Mapap 100 mg/mL Oral Drops, Susp
![Ivx14730](/drug_images/IVX14730.JPG)
acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid
![Rug32310](/drug_images/RUG32310.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
![Pgo04030](/drug_images/PGO04030.JPG)
Pain Relief Regular Strength 325 mg Tab
![Pgo04030](/drug_images/PGO04030.JPG)
Pain Reliever w/o Aspirin 325 mg Tab
![Mcc04490](/drug_images/MCC04490.JPG)
Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Mcn01440](/drug_images/MCN01440.JPG)
Infant's Tylenol 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
![Cyp00500](/drug_images/CYP00500.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid
![Slx01440](/drug_images/SLX01440.JPG)
Children's Silapap 160 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid
![Mdq08040](/drug_images/MDQ08040.JPG)
Non-Aspirin Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Mcc04490](/drug_images/MCC04490.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
![Qlt08420](/drug_images/QLT08420.JPG)
Q-PAP Childrens 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
![Cyp08390](/drug_images/CYP08390.JPG)
Q-PAP 160 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid
![A1985000](/drug_images/A1985000.JPG)
Mapap (acetaminophen) 160 mg/5 mL Elixir
![Mjr52560](/drug_images/MJR52560.JPG)
Mapap (acetaminophen) 80 mg Chewable Tab
![Mcn01110](/drug_images/MCN01110.JPG)
Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg/15 mL Oral Liquid
![Mcn04960](/drug_images/MCN04960.JPG)
Tylenol 325 mg Tab
![Tar01750](/drug_images/TAR01750.JPG)
Children's Pain Relief 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
![Prg00081](/drug_images/PRG00081.JPG)
Infant's Pain Relief 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
![Cvs20780](/drug_images/CVS20780.JPG)
Children's Non-Aspirin 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
![Pgo04840](/drug_images/PGO04840.JPG)
Non-Aspirin Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Wal00081](/drug_images/WAL00081.JPG)
Infant's Non-Aspirin 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
![Wal01300](/drug_images/WAL01300.JPG)
Children's Non-Aspirin 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
![Mcn04991](/drug_images/MCN04991.JPG)
Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Wal01751](/drug_images/WAL01751.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
![Wal03331](/drug_images/WAL03331.JPG)
Arthritis Pain Relief (acetaminophen) SR 650 mg Tab
![Cvs29944](/drug_images/CVS29944.JPG)
Pain Relief Cool Ice 500 mg Tab
![Mjr19830](/drug_images/MJR19830.JPG)
Mapap Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Mjr19880](/drug_images/MJR19880.JPG)
Mapap Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Rug19360](/drug_images/RUG19360.JPG)
Pain & Fever 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
![Cha00290](/drug_images/CHA00290.JPG)
Pain Relief 500 mg Cap
![Unr19740](/drug_images/UNR19740.JPG)
acetaminophen 325 mg Tab
![A00102z](/drug_images/A00102Z.JPG)
Arthritis Pain Relief (acetaminophen) SR 650 mg Tab
![Cvs31751](/drug_images/CVS31751.JPG)
Mapap Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Trg01490](/drug_images/TRG01490.JPG)
acetaminophen 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
![Trg01300](/drug_images/TRG01300.JPG)
acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
![Cvs31751](/drug_images/CVS31751.JPG)
Pain Relief Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Mjr52551](/drug_images/MJR52551.JPG)
Infants Mapap 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
![Rug32180](/drug_images/RUG32180.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
![Pgo08770](/drug_images/PGO08770.JPG)
Pain Reliever Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Pgo04030](/drug_images/PGO04030.JPG)
Pain Reliever 325 mg Tab
![Pgo01870](/drug_images/PGO01870.JPG)
Pain Relief Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Lnk01850](/drug_images/LNK01850.JPG)
acetaminophen 80 mg Chewable Tab
![Pgo04810](/drug_images/PGO04810.JPG)
Children's Pain Relief 80 mg Chewable Tab
![Ohm00100](/drug_images/OHM00100.JPG)
acetaminophen 325 mg Tab
![Slx01450](/drug_images/SLX01450.JPG)
Infants Silapap 100 mg/mL Oral Drops
![Rug01221](/drug_images/RUG01221.JPG)
acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL Elixir
![Wal01040](/drug_images/WAL01040.JPG)
acetaminophen 325 mg Tab
![Qlt08430](/drug_images/QLT08430.JPG)
Q-PAP Childrens 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
![Qlt08400](/drug_images/QLT08400.JPG)
Q-PAP 160 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid
![Mjr19850](/drug_images/MJR19850.JPG)
Mapap (acetaminophen) 160 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid
![Nll01010](/drug_images/NLL01010.JPG)
Maxapap Regular Strength 325 mg Tab
![Mcn01111](/drug_images/MCN01111.JPG)
Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg/15 mL Oral Liquid
![Prg00080](/drug_images/PRG00080.JPG)
Infant's Pain Relief 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
![Prg01050](/drug_images/PRG01050.JPG)
Children's Pain Relief 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
![Prg02890](/drug_images/PRG02890.JPG)
Infant's Pain Relief 100 mg/mL Oral Drops, Susp
![Cvs52130](/drug_images/CVS52130.JPG)
Children's Non-Aspirin 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
![Pgo04050](/drug_images/PGO04050.JPG)
Non-Aspirin Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Wal02390](/drug_images/WAL02390.JPG)
Non-Aspirin 160 mg Chewable Tab
![Wal01750](/drug_images/WAL01750.JPG)
Children's Non-Aspirin 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
![Mcn04993](/drug_images/MCN04993.JPG)
Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Cvs13270](/drug_images/CVS13270.JPG)
Non-Aspirin Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Cvs37191](/drug_images/CVS37191.JPG)
Non-Aspirin Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Cvs24890](/drug_images/CVS24890.JPG)
acetaminophen SR 650 mg Tab
![Cvs31750](/drug_images/CVS31750.JPG)
Pain Relief 500 mg Tab
![Mjr19880](/drug_images/MJR19880.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
![Cha00130](/drug_images/CHA00130.JPG)
Children's Non-Aspirin 160 mg/5 mL Elixir
![Cha00100](/drug_images/CHA00100.JPG)
Non-Aspirin Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
![Url19750](/drug_images/URL19750.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
![A00102z](/drug_images/A00102Z.JPG)
acetaminophen 650 mg Tab
![Trg01880](/drug_images/TRG01880.JPG)
acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
![Trg02062](/drug_images/TRG02062.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
![Trg02061](/drug_images/TRG02061.JPG)
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
![Pds06920](/drug_images/PDS06920.JPG)
Infants Acetaminophen 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Syringe
![Cvs20690](/drug_images/CVS20690.JPG)
Non-Aspirin Infants 100 mg/mL Oral Drops, Susp
Uses:
This drug is used to treat mild to moderate pain (from headaches, menstrual periods, toothaches, backaches, osteoarthritis, or cold/flu aches and pains) and to reduce fever.
Missed Dose
If you are taking this medication on a regular schedule and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
How To Use
Take this product by mouth as directed. Follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult 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. (See also Side Effects and Precautions sections.) For suspensions, shake the medication well before each dose. 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. Also, do not split the tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing. 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 persists or worsens or if you develop new symptoms. If you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away.
Drug Interactions
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that may interact with this drug include: "blood thinners" (such as warfarin), isoniazid. Acetaminophen is an ingredient in many nonprescription products and in some combination prescription medications. Read the labels carefully before taking other pain relievers, fever reducers, or cold products to see if they also contain acetaminophen. Consult your pharmacist if you are uncertain whether your other prescription or nonprescription products contain acetaminophen. (See also maximum daily dose information in Side Effects section.) This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests, possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.
Notes
Acetaminophen does not cause the stomach and intestinal ulcers that NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen may cause. However, acetaminophen does not reduce swelling (inflammation) like the NSAIDs do. Consult your doctor for more details and to see which medication might be right for you.
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: nausea, vomiting, increased sweating, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, severe stomach/abdominal pain, extreme tiredness.
Precautions
Before taking acetaminophen, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, regular use/abuse of alcohol. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. If you have 3 or more alcohol-containing drinks each day, you may increase your risk for liver damage, especially when combined with acetaminophen. Limit alcohol and ask your doctor or pharmacist if acetaminophen is right for you. Liquid products, chewable tablets, or dissolving/effervescent tablets may contain sugar or aspartame. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, phenylketonuria (PKU), or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid these substances in your diet. If you have any of these conditions, ask your doctor or pharmacist about using these products safely. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. Acetaminophen passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
Side Effects
This drug usually has no side effects. If you have any unusual effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. If you do not have liver problems, the maximum dose of acetaminophen for adults is 4 grams per day (4000 milligrams). The maximum dose of acetaminophen for children is based on age/weight (check product package for details). Taking more than the maximum daily amount may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver damage. Get medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of liver damage: persistent nausea/vomiting, extreme tiredness, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine. If you have liver problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist for a safe dosage of this medication. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.
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