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Acephen



USES: This drug is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and to reduce fever.


 
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Acephen

Uses
This drug is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and to reduce fever.
Notes
  • Acetaminophen does not cause the stomach and intestinal ulcers that aspirin and aspirin-like NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, ketoprofen) may cause.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature away from sunlight.
  • May also refrigerate.


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How To Use
  • If the suppository is too soft to insert, put it in cold water or refrigerate for 30 minutes before removing the foil wrapper.
  • Unwrap the foil and moisten the suppository with a little water.
  • Lie down on your left side with right knee bent.
  • Push the suppository into the rectum with your finger.
  • Remain lying down for a few minutes and avoid having a bowel movement for an hour or longer so the drug will be absorbed.
  • Take this medication as directed.
  • Do not take more often than recommended.
  • Do not use for more than 10 days without consulting your doctor.
  • Not to be given to children under 3 years of age without your doctor's approval.

Side Effects
  • When taken as directed, most people experience little or no side effects with this medication.
  • Allergies to this can occur.
  • Inform your doctor if you develop a rash, fever, sore throat, difficulty breathing, easy bleeding or bruising or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
  • Overdoses of acetaminophen can cause severe, even fatal, liver damage.
  • Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
  • Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages while taking acetaminophen, as this can increase the possibility of liver damage.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Before taking nonprescription pain relievers or cold, cough, and allergy products, read their labels to be sure they do not contain acetaminophen.
  • An overdose of acetaminophen can be harmful.
  • Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
  • Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may increase your risk for liver damage.
  • Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
  • Acetaminophen is often used instead of aspirin.
  • They are equally effective in relieving pain.
  • However, acetaminophen does not reduce swelling and inflammation like aspirin does.
  • Aspirin is the drug of choice in arthritis.
  • There are many brands and forms of acetaminophen on the market.
  • Read the dosing instructions carefully as the amount of acetaminophen may vary among products.
  • Acetaminophen appears to be safe for use during pregnancy.
  • Use only if clearly needed.
  • Acetaminophen is found in breast milk, but side effects in nursing infants have not been reported.
  • Consult your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription drugs you use especially isoniazid, phenobarbital, phenytoin, zidovudine and sulfinpyrazone.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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