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?
Genapap 325 mg Tab
Pain & Fever 325 mg Tab
Tylenol Arthritis Pain 650 mg Tab
Pain Relief 500 mg Tab
Infant's Tylenol 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
Acetaminophen Jr 160 mg Chewable Tab
Pain Relief Junior Strength 160 mg Chewable Tab
Pain & Fever 325 mg Tab
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
Children's Pain & Fever Relief 160 mg/5 mL Elixir
acetaminophen 100 mg/mL Oral Drops
Q-PAP 100 mg/mL Oral Drops
Q-PAP 500 mg Tab
Mapap (acetaminophen) 160 mg/5 mL Elixir
Maxapap Maximum Strength 500 mg Tab
Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
Children's Acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
acetaminophen 325 mg Tab
Non-Aspirin Infant 100 mg/mL Oral Drops
Non-Aspirin Infant 100 mg/mL Oral Drops
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
Non-Aspirin 160 mg Chewable Tab
Children's Non-Aspirin 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
Arthritis Pain Relief (acetaminophen) SR 650 mg Tab
Mapap Arthritis Pain 650 mg Tab
Extra Strength Pain Relief 500 mg Cap
Pain Relief Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
Non-Aspirin 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Non-Aspirin Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
Pain Relief 650 mg Tab SR
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
Q-PAP Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
acetaminophen 200 mg/2 mL Oral Syringe
PediaCare Fever Reducer 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL Elixir
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
Pain Reliever Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
Pain Reliever Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
Mapap (acetaminophen) 325 mg Tab
Pain Relief 500 mg Tab
Pain Reliever Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
Children's Silapap 160 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid
Non-Aspirin 325 mg Tab
acetaminophen 325 mg Tab
Infants Acetaminophen 100 mg/mL Oral Drops
Q-PAP 160 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid
Mapap (acetaminophen) 80 mg Chewable Tab
Mapap (acetaminophen) 80 mg Chewable Tab
Maxapap Maximum Strength 500 mg Tab
Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
Children's Pain Reliever 80 mg Chewable Tab
acetaminophen 325 mg Tab
acetaminophen 325 mg Tab
Children's Non-Aspirin 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Infant's Non-Aspirin 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
Infant's Tylenol 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
Arthritis Pain Relief (acetaminophen) SR 650 mg Tab
Children's Tylenol 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Mapap Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
Pain Relief Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
Children's Non-Aspirin 160 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid
Genebs 325 mg Tab
Infant's Pain Relief 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
acetaminophen 80 mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve
acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
acetaminophen 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
Mapap (acetaminophen) 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Infants Mapap 100 mg/mL Oral Drops, Susp
acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
Pain Relief Regular Strength 325 mg Tab
Pain Reliever w/o Aspirin 325 mg Tab
Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
Infant's Tylenol 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
acetaminophen 500 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid
Children's Silapap 160 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid
Non-Aspirin Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
Q-PAP Childrens 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Q-PAP 160 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid
Mapap (acetaminophen) 160 mg/5 mL Elixir
Mapap (acetaminophen) 80 mg Chewable Tab
Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg/15 mL Oral Liquid
Tylenol 325 mg Tab
Children's Pain Relief 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Infant's Pain Relief 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
Children's Non-Aspirin 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Non-Aspirin Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
Infant's Non-Aspirin 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
Children's Non-Aspirin 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
Arthritis Pain Relief (acetaminophen) SR 650 mg Tab
Pain Relief Cool Ice 500 mg Tab
Mapap Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
Mapap Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
Pain & Fever 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
Pain Relief 500 mg Cap
acetaminophen 325 mg Tab
Arthritis Pain Relief (acetaminophen) SR 650 mg Tab
Mapap Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
acetaminophen 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Pain Relief Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
Infants Mapap 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
Pain Reliever Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
Pain Reliever 325 mg Tab
Pain Relief Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
acetaminophen 80 mg Chewable Tab
Children's Pain Relief 80 mg Chewable Tab
acetaminophen 325 mg Tab
Infants Silapap 100 mg/mL Oral Drops
acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL Elixir
acetaminophen 325 mg Tab
Q-PAP Childrens 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Q-PAP 160 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid
Mapap (acetaminophen) 160 mg/5 mL Oral Liquid
Maxapap Regular Strength 325 mg Tab
Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg/15 mL Oral Liquid
Infant's Pain Relief 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Drops, Susp
Children's Pain Relief 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Infant's Pain Relief 100 mg/mL Oral Drops, Susp
Children's Non-Aspirin 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Non-Aspirin Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
Non-Aspirin 160 mg Chewable Tab
Children's Non-Aspirin 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
Non-Aspirin Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
Non-Aspirin Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
acetaminophen SR 650 mg Tab
Pain Relief 500 mg Tab
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
Children's Non-Aspirin 160 mg/5 mL Elixir
Non-Aspirin Extra Strength 500 mg Tab
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
acetaminophen 650 mg Tab
acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL Oral Susp
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
acetaminophen 500 mg Tab
Infants Acetaminophen 80 mg/0.8 mL Oral Syringe
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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