Acetaminophen And Codeine: How Should I Take Acetaminophen And Codeine
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How should I take acetaminophen and codeine?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take it in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Tell your doctor if the medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.
 | An overdose of acetaminophen can cause serious harm to your liver. The maximum amount of acetaminophen for adults is 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. One acetaminophen and codeine tablet may contain up to 650 mg of acetaminophen. Know the amount of acetaminophen in the specific product you are taking. |
 | Take this medicine with a full glass of water. |
 | Take with food or milk to ease stomach upset. |
Measure the liquid form of this medication with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one.
| Drink 6 to 8 full glasses of water daily to help prevent constipation while you are taking acetaminophen and codeine. Do not use a stool softener (laxative) without first asking your doctor. |
| You may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using acetaminophen and codeine after using it over a long period of time. Do not stop using this medication suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely. |
This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain urine tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using acetaminophen and codeine.
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using acetaminophen and codeine. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
 | Store acetaminophen and codeine at room temperature away from moisture and heat. |
Keep track of how many tablets have been used from each new bottle of this medicine. Codeine is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.
| Last updated: | February 08, 2008 |
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