acetaminophen (oral/rectal) - (a SEET a MIN oh fen)

Acephen

Acetaminophen Quickmelt

Actamin

Adprin B

Anacin AF

Apra

Bromo Seltzer

Childrens Tylenol

Childrens Tylenol Meltaway

Ed-APAP

Elixsure Fever/Pain

Feverall

Genapap

Genebs

Infants Tylenol Concentrated Drops

Junior Strength Tylenol

Mapap

Mapap Arthritis Pain

Mapap Infant Drops

Mapap Meltaway

Mapap Rapid Release Gelcaps

Mapap Rapid Tabs

Pain-Eze

Q-Pap

Q-Pap Extra Strength

Silapap Childrens

Silapap Infants

St. Joseph Aspirin-Free

Tactinal

Tempra

Tempra Quicklets

Tycolene

Tylenol

Tylenol 8 Hour Caplet

Tylenol 8 Hour Geltab

Tylenol Arthritis Caplet

Tylenol Arthritis Extended Release

Tylenol Arthritis Geltab

Tylenol Caplet

Tylenol Caplet Extra Strength

Tylenol Childrens

Tylenol Extra Strength

Tylenol Extra Strength Cool Caplet

Tylenol Extra Strength EZ

Tylenol Gelcap Extra Strength

Tylenol Geltab Extra Strength

Tylenol GoTabs

Tylenol Infant's Drops

Tylenol Junior Meltaway

Tylenol Rapid Release Gelcap

Tylenol Sore Throat

Tylenol Sore Throat Daytime

Uniserts

Vitapap

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What is the most important information I should know about acetaminophen?

There are many brands and forms of acetaminophen available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.

Do not use more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can cause serious harm. The maximum amount of acetaminophen for adults is 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. Taking more acetaminophen could cause damage to your liver. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day, talk to your doctor before taking acetaminophen and never use more than 2 grams (2000 mg) per day.

Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to use acetaminophen.

Before using acetaminophen, tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of alcoholism.

Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or pain medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as "APAP") is contained in many combination medicines. If you use certain products together you may accidentally use too much acetaminophen. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains acetaminophen or APAP.

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication. Alcohol may increase your risk of liver damage while taking acetaminophen.

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