This medicine is used for the following purposes:
Brand Name(s): Mapap, Tempra Quicklets, Tylenol
Generic Name: Acetaminophen
Instructions
Chew the pill and swallow.
This medicine may be taken with or without food.
Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom.
Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.
Tell your doctor if symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.
You may stop using this medicine if you no longer have symptoms.
Cautions
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
Do not use the medication any more than instructed.
Do not drink beverages with alcohol while on this medicine.
Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.
This medicine passes into breast milk. Ask your doctor before breastfeeding.
This medicine has acetaminophen. Many medicines have acetaminophen. Taking them together can cause you to get too much acetaminophen, which can cause serious liver problems. Read all medicine labels for acetaminophen. Ask your pharmacist which medicines you can take safely.
Side Effects
If you have any of the following side effects, you may be getting too much medicine. Please contact your doctor to let them know about these side effects.
- signs of liver damage (such as yellowing of eye or skin, dark urine, or unusual tiredness)
This medicine usually has no side effects.
A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.
Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This document tells you briefly how to take your medicine, but it does not tell you all there is to know about it. Your doctor or pharmacist may give you other documents about your medicine. Please talk to them if you have any questions. Always follow their advice.
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