How should I take acetaminophen and oxycodone?
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 oxycodone tablet may contain up to 650 mg of acetaminophen.
Know the amount of acetaminophen in the specific product you are taking.
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 oxycodone. Do not use a
stool softener (
laxative) without first asking
your doctor.
You may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using acetaminophen and
oxycodone 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 oxycodone.
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using
acetaminophen and oxycodone. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
Store acetaminophen and oxycodone at room temperature away from moisture and
heat.
Keep track of how many tablets have been used from each new bottle of this medicine.
Oxycodone 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.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since acetaminophen and oxycodone is taken as needed, you may not be on a dosing
schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you
remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait until your next
regularly scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed
dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this
medicine.
An overdose of acetaminophen and oxycodone can be fatal.
Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, pinpoint pupils, nausea, vomiting,
dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), confusion, cold and clammy skin, muscle
weakness, fainting, weak pulse, coma, blue lips, shallow breathing, or no breathing.
What should I avoid while taking acetaminophen and oxycodone?
This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions.
Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or pain medication
without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Acetaminophen is contained in many medicines
available over the counter. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it
contains acetaminophen.
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking acetaminophen and oxycodone. Alcohol may
increase your risk of liver damage while taking acetaminophen.
Cold or allergy medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures,
depression or anxiety can add to sleepiness caused by oxycodone. Tell your doctor if you
regularly use any of these medicines, or any other narcotic pain medicine.
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