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Paracetamol |
How to use Paracetamol Tablet
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 Warning section.)
If you are giving acetaminophen to a child,
be sure you use a product that is meant for children. Use your child's weight to find
the right dose on the product package. If you don't know your child's weight, you can use
their age.
For suspensions, shake the medication well before each dose. Some
liquids do not need to be shaken before use. Follow all directions on the
product package. 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.
