Once you buy Tylenol for the first time, you are required to take it orally. It is not advisable to take more than 1000mg or 1 gram of this medication for one dose. You should not take more than 4000mg or 5 grams daily. This medication should not be combined with alcohol. If you are an alcoholic, you should consult your doctor before you use this Tylenol. Overdosing on this medication can lead to severe bodily harm. Children below 2 years old should not take this medication unless it is prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional. If you take more than recommended dose of the medication, it can make you prone to liver disease. This is especially common among alcoholics.
It is important to read the ingredients on the bottle carefully before you take Tylenol. This allows you to identify the presence of elements that can cause allergic reactions. It is advisable to visit a doctor as soon as you experience any side effects that are related to allergic reactions. Some of the side effects that you should look out for include swelling of the face, throat, lips, and tongue, shortness of breath and hives. These side effects signify that you may have an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients in the medication. There are some serious side effects that you need to watch out for as well if you are taking Acetaminophen to relieve pain including a fever that is combined by stomach pain, loss of appetite, and nausea. If you experience any of these side effects, stop taking the medication and consult your doctor immediately. Other serious side effects that you should be concerned about include jaundice and discoloured or darker stool or urine. Some people may experience some additional side effects that are not in this list. This is why it is advisable to seek medical advice before you take the medication.
Read the list of ingredients as a precaution to help you determine if there is anything that you are allergic to. If you have a history of cirrhosis, alcoholism, or liver disease, you need to consult your doctor to make sure the medication is safe. These medical conditions may make you prone to side effects when you are taking Tylenol. Make sure you have a schedule to avoid missing doses. If you miss a dose, it is advisable to take it as soon as possible. However, you can skip the missed dose if it is already time to take the next one.
Certain medications do not interact well with Tylenol and it is advisable to contact your doctor if there are any prescriptions that you are currently taking. If you are on antibiotics, non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, HIV/AIDs medication, cancer prescriptions, antifungal drugs, sulfa drugs, tuberculosis medicine, blood pressure medication, cholesterol lowering medication such as vytorin and Lipitor, arthritis drugs and seizure medication, you should consult your doctor before using this pain reliever. It is also advisable to tell you doctor about any supplements, vitamins, and over-the-counter medications that you are using. This list is not exhaustive and there may be other medications that may not combine well with Tylenol. It is also important to note that this medication can interfere with some laboratory tests. You may get false positive results if you are taking this medication.
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