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TYLENOL (Acetaminophen)Tylenol is a,trade name of acetaminophen. It is used for the treatment of mild or increased temperature.
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TYLENOL (Acetaminophen)
INSTRUCTIONS
Tylenol is a,trade name of acetaminophen. It is used for the treatment of mild or increased temperature. It is intended as to reduce troublesome symptoms; you
pain
an aid
should not expect it to cure any disease or disorder.
Follow the instructions on the prescription exactly. Do not take a larger or smaller dose of the medicine than the prescription tells you to.
In many cases it will not be necessary or desirable for you to take all of this medicine. Follow your doctor’s instructions exactly. If the symptoms for which the medicine was prescribed improve, or if you have any adverse reactions that you think may be caused by the medicine, stop taking it and contact your doctor for further instructions.
PRECAUTIONS TYLENOL (Acetaminophen)
Using medicines together may sometimes cause unfavorable reactions. So tell your doctor about any medicine you are taking now (including drugs you buy without prescription).
Do not give any of this medicine to anyone else. If you have liver disease, are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, tell your doctor before you start taking Tylenol.
Overdosage is especially hazardous to children.
Use over a long period can lead to kidney damage.
TYLENOL (Acetaminophen) POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Effective medicine may cause “side effects” in some people. New symptoms may be caused by the medicine, the original disorder, or a new illness that may develop. Most people experience few or no side effects, and those that do happen tend to disappear in time after you stop using the medicine or when your body adjusts to it.
If you should develop a distressing or uncomfortable symptom that you think is caused by the medicine, stop taking it temporarily and notify your doctor. He may decide to change the dosage schedule or discontinue the medicine.
YOUR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING TYLENOL (Acetaminophen)
This medicine should not cause any change in your degree of mental alertness or in the efficiency of your reflexes, so the medicine itself should not cause you to change your usual daily activities.
STORAGE TYLENOL (Acetaminophen)
Keep this medicine in a tightly closed container in a dry, cool place away from heat or direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Don’t use the bathroom cabinet because humidity is high there. If you store medicine in the refrigerator, do not let it freeze. Don’t save left-over medicine to “use later.” Discard it on the expiration date shown on the container, but do so in a way that will protect children or pets—flush down the toilet, for example.
REFILLS TYLENOL (Acetaminophen)
All refills must be ordered by your doctor, either in the first prescription or later. Only the pharmacy that originally filled this prescription can refill it. If you go elsewhere, you must have a new prescription. Call the pharmacist and order your refill by number; it can be ready when you go to pick it up. Use one pharmacy for the whole family if you can. That way a complete record of all your drugs can be kept and the pharmacist can communicate effectively with your doctor.
OVERDOSAGE & TREATMENT TYLENOL (Acetaminophen)
It is very unlikely that this particular medication would be threatening to your life. Nevertheless, if someone accidentally or purposefully takes an amount greatly exceeding the dosage prescribed, call your doctor or the nearest Poison Control Center or hospital emergency room to request specific instructions. Phone
numbers:
Please post this information sheet in a conspicuous place close to where you store the medicine so you will see it frequently and can refer to it easily. To avoid future confusion with other medicines, discard this sheet when you finish the course of treatment requiring the use of this drug.
TYLENOL (Acetaminophen)