Acetaminophen (oral/rectal): What Happens If I Miss A Dose
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What happens if I miss a dose?
If you are taking acetaminophen on a regular schedule, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Wait the prescribed amount of time or as directed in the package labeling before taking another dose. Do not take a double dose.
If you are taking acetaminophen on an as-needed basis, missing a dose is not usually a problem. Take the dose as soon as you remember, and do not take another dose for the amount of time prescribed or as directed in the package labeling.
| Last updated: | June 20, 2005 |
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