Information on Acetaminophen or Acemiz Plus Tablet

1. Information onAcetaminophen Acetaminophen is used to reduce fever and pain relief. Unlike aspirin, it does not relieve the redness, stiffness, or swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis. However, it may alleviate the pain caused by mild forms of arthritis. Acetaminophen is used to relieve pain and lessen fever. Unlike aspirin, it does not reduce the redness, stiffness, or swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis. However, it may alleviate the pain caused by mild forms ofarthritis. Acetaminophen How ToUse Unless otherwise directed by your medical doctor or dentist: Do not take more of this Acetaminophen than is recommended on the package label. If more than two is taken, liver and kidney damage may occur. Children up to 12 years of age should not take this medicine more than five times aday. Just before taking acetaminophen oral granules, open the number of packets needed for one dose. Mix the granules inside the packets with a small amount of soft food, such as jam, ice cream, or applesauce. Eat the acetaminophen granules along with themeal. To use acetaminophen capsules are not intended to be swallowed whole. Instead, just before the Acetaminophen is to be taken, open the number of pills needed for one dose. Empty the powder from each capsule into one teaspoonful of water or other liquid. Drink the medicine along with the liquid. You may drink more liquid after taking Acetaminophen. You may also mix the powder with a small amount of soft food like applesauce, ice cream, or jam. Eat the acetaminophen powder along with thefood.

2. For patients using acetaminophen suppositories: If the suppository is too soft to insert, cool it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or fall cold water over it before removing the foil wrapper. To insert the suppository: First, remove the foil wrapper and wet the suppository with cold water. Lie down on your side and use your finger to start the suppository well up into therectum. Dose ofacetaminophen The dose of acetaminophen will be different for different patients.Follow your doctor's guidelines or the directions on the label. The following detail of medicine includes only the average doses of acetaminophen. If your dose is different, don't change it unless your doctor advises you to. The number of capsules, tablets, teaspoonfuls of oral solution or suspension that you use, the amount of oral granules or powders that you take, or the number of suppositories that you take depends on the dose of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you use each day and the time allowed between doses depend on the strength of theAcetaminophen. For oral dosage forms (granules,capsules,powders, solution, suspension, or tablets) and rectal dosage forms (suppositories): For pain or fever: Adults and teenagers 325 or 500 milligrams (mg) every three or four hours, 650 mg every four to six hours, or 1000 mg every six hours as wanted. The total dose should not be more than 4000 mg (for example, eight 500mg tablets) per day. For children, Acetaminophen dose is based on the child's age. Infants up to 3 months of age: 40 mg every four hours as required. Infants 4 to 12 months of age: 80 mg every 4 hours as needed. Acetaminophen SideEffects Side Effects of Acetaminophen Along with its needed effects, Acetaminophen may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, they may need medical attention. Consult with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Rare Yellow eyes or skin Signs of overdose Diarrhea; loss of appetite; increased sweating; vomiting or nausea; swelling, stomach cramps or pain; pain, or tenderness in the upper abdomen or stomach area Also, Consult with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: Rare Bloody or black, tarry stools; bloody or cloudy urine; fever with or without chills (not present before treatment and not caused by the condition being treated); pain in lower back and/or side (severe and/or sharp); pinpoint red spots on skin; skin rash, hives, or itching; sores, ulcers, or white spots on lips or in mouth; sore throat (not present before treatment and not caused bythe

3. condition being treated); sudden reduce in amount of urine; unusual bleeding or bruising; extreme tiredness orweakness. the above not listed side effects may also occur in some patients. If you feel any other effects, check with yourdoctor. Acetaminophen Drug Interactions Although certain Acetaminophens should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may need to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Discuss your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC])medicine.