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Generic Name: acetaminophen

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An analgesic - It is used to treat mild pain and fever
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acetaminophen
(a set a MEE noe fen)
What is this medicine?What is the price of this medication and similar alternatives?What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?How should I use this medicine?What if I miss a dose?What may interact with this medicine?Who should NOT use this medication?What should I watch for while using this medicine?What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?Can I stop taking the medication if I feel better?I am on so many medications; do I have to take them all?Where can I get more information?

What is this medicine?
ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

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What is the price of this medication and similar alternatives?

This pricing information is subject to change at the sole discretion of DS Pharmacy. This pricing information was updated 09/2009. For the most current and up-to-date pricing information, please visit www.drugstore.com. Actual costs to patients will vary depending on the use of specific retail or mail-order locations and health insurance copays.

Acetaminophen 500MG Tablets MARLEX PHARMACEUTICALS700/$38.99 or 2100/$111.93
Acetaminophen-Codeine 120-12MG/5ML Solution ACTAVIS MID ATLANTIC118/$8.99 or 354/$17.2
Acetaminophen-Codeine 120-12MG/5ML Solution ACTAVIS MID ATLANTIC240/$13.99 or 720/$25.99
Acetaminophen-Codeine #2 300-15MG Tablets TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA30/$7.99 or 90/$23.43
Acetaminophen-Codeine #3 300-30MG Tablets TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA30/$11.99 or 60/$15.98
Acetaminophen-Codeine #4 300-60MG Tablets TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA30/$13.99 or 90/$32.98
Anexsia 5-500MG Tablets MALLINCKRODT PHARM28/$18.99 or 84/$48.97
Anexsia 7.5-325MG Tablets ANDRX LABORATORIES30/$24.99 or 90/$67.99
Balacet 325 100-325MG Tablets CORNERSTONE BIOPHARMA30/$86 or 90/$232.69
Butalbital-APAP-Caffeine 50-325-40MG Capsules QUALITEST100/$39.99 or 300/$109.98
Butalbital-APAP-Caffeine 50-325-40MG Tablets QUALITEST30/$15.76 or 90/$41
Butalbital-APAP-Caffeine 50-500-40MG Tablets URL30/$18.99 or 90/$46.99
Darvocet A500 100-500MG Tablets XANODYNE PHARMACEUTICALS INC100/$137.99 or 300/$378.3
Darvocet-N 100 100-650MG Tablets XANODYNE PHARMACEUTICALS INC30/$65.03 or 90/$171.58
Darvocet-N 50 50-325MG Tablets XANODYNE PHARMACEUTICALS INC30/$21.99 or 90/$59.97
Dolgic Plus 50-750-40MG Tablets VICTORY PHARMA100/$139.99 or 300/$399.99
Endocet 5-325MG Tablets ENDO PHARMACEUTICALS30/$17.99 or 90/$53.97
Epidrin 325-65-100MG Capsules EXCELLIUM PHARMACEUTICAL100/$63.99 or 300/$179.97
Esgic 50-325-40MG Tablets FOREST30/$70.71 or 90/$200.7
Esgic-Plus 50-500-40MG Tablets FOREST30/$58.23 or 90/$165.34
Fioricet 50-325-40MG Tablets WATSON LABS30/$60.09 or 90/$156.46
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 10-325MG Tablets MALLINCKRODT PHARM30/$16.99 or 90/$44.97
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 10-500MG Tablets WATSON LABS30/$14.99 or 90/$38.98
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 10-650MG Tablets MALLINCKRODT PHARM30/$13.99 or 90/$29.97
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 10-660MG Tablets MALLINCKRODT PHARM30/$15.99 or 90/$35.97
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 10-750MG Tablets MALLINCKRODT PHARM30/$32.99 or 90/$89.97
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 2.5-500MG Tablets QUALITEST30/$12.99 or 90/$27.27
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 5-325MG Tablets MALLINCKRODT PHARM30/$16.99 or 90/$39.97
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 5-500MG Tablets MALLINCKRODT PHARM30/$11.99 or 60/$16.98
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 7.5-325MG Tablets MALLINCKRODT PHARM30/$18.99 or 90/$51.97
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 7.5-500MG/15ML Solution QUALITEST473/$60.97 or 1419/$182.91
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 7.5-500MG Tablets AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS30/$12.99 or 60/$17.98
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 7.5-650MG Tablets MALLINCKRODT PHARM100/$15.99 or 300/$35.97
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen 7.5-750MG Tablets MALLINCKRODT PHARM30/$12.99 or 90/$23.99
Isometheptene-APAP-Dichloral 65-325-100MG Capsules AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS30/$22.99 or 60/$39.98
Lorcet 10/650 10-650MG Tablets FOREST30/$59.27 or 90/$168.44
Lorcet Plus 7.5-650MG Tablets FOREST30/$45.74 or 90/$123.72
Lortab 7.5-500MG/15ML Elixir UCB PHARMA120/$36.44 or 360/$101.09
Lortab 10 10-500MG Tablets UCB PHARMA30/$50.56 or 90/$136.38
Lortab 2.5 2.5-500MG Tablets UCB PHARMA30/$28.99 or 90/$78.98
Lortab 5 5-500MG Tablets UCB PHARMA30/$43.86 or 90/$113.39
Lortab 7.5 7.5-500MG Tablets UCB PHARMA30/$49.16 or 90/$129.31
Midrin 325-65-100MG Capsules CARACO100/$70.99 or 300/$199.98
Norco 10-325MG Tablets WATSON LABS30/$61.23 or 90/$170.06
Norco 5-325MG Tablets WATSON LABS30/$40.99 or 90/$105.98
Norco 7.5-325MG Tablets WATSON LABS30/$45.99 or 90/$130.37
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen 10-325MG Tablets WATSON LABS20/$40.66 or 30/$60.99
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen 10-650MG Tablets WATSON LABS20/$33.33 or 30/$49.99
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen 5-325MG Tablets MALLINCKRODT PHARM20/$11.99 or 30/$15.98
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen 5-500MG Capsules MALLINCKRODT PHARM20/$15.99 or 30/$23.99
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen 5-500MG Capsules ROXANE30/$21 or 90/$63
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen 7.5-325MG Tablets MALLINCKRODT PHARM20/$31.99 or 30/$47.99
Percocet 10-325MG Tablets ENDO PHARMACEUTICALS20/$96.62 or 30/$144.93
Percocet 10-650MG Tablets ENDO PHARMACEUTICALS20/$104.67 or 30/$157.01
Percocet 2.5-325MG Tablets ENDO PHARMACEUTICALS30/$72.45 or 90/$205.3
Percocet 5-325MG Tablets ENDO PHARMACEUTICALS20/$69.24 or 30/$103.86
Percocet 7.5-325MG Tablets ENDO PHARMACEUTICALS20/$72.46 or 30/$108.69
Percocet 7.5-500MG Tablets ENDO PHARMACEUTICALS20/$80.51 or 30/$120.77
Propoxyphene N-APAP 100-500MG Tablets ARISTOS PHARMACEUTICALS30/$47.99 or 90/$135.96
Propoxyphene N-APAP 100-650MG Tablets QUALITEST30/$13.99 or 60/$15.98
Propoxyphene N-APAP 50-325MG Tablets QUALITEST30/$31.34 or 90/$70.5
Propoxyphene-APAP 65-650MG Tablets QUALITEST30/$16.99 or 60/$24.97
Repan 50-325-40MG Tablets EVERETT30/$39.03 or 90/$88.09
Roxicet 5-325MG/5ML Solution ROXANE500/$46.2 or 1500/$138.6
Tramadol-Acetaminophen 37.5-325MG Tablets TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA30/$27.99 or 90/$80.97
Tylenol 325MG Tablets MCNEIL CONSUMER100/$16.99 or 200/$23.96
Tylenol 8 Hour 650MG Controlled-release Tablets MCNEIL CONSUMER50/$15.99 or 100/$22.98
Tylenol Arthritis Pain 650MG Controlled-release Tablets MCNEIL CONSUMER100/$19.99 or 200/$29.98
Tylenol Ex St Arthritis Pain 500MG Tablets MCNEIL CONSUMER100/$18.99 or 300/$35.97
Tylenol/Codeine #3 300-30MG Tablets MCNEIL30/$30.76 or 90/$71.4
Tylenol/Codeine #4 300-60MG Tablets MCNEIL30/$49.38 or 90/$118.49
Tylox 5-500MG Capsules MCNEIL20/$46.09 or 30/$69.13
Ultracet 37.5-325MG Tablets MCNEIL30/$54.32 or 90/$135.78
Vicodin 5-500MG Tablets ABBOTT30/$48.25 or 90/$111.17
Vicodin ES 7.5-750MG Tablets ABBOTT30/$46.63 or 90/$124.33
Vicodin HP 10-660MG Tablets ABBOTT30/$51.27 or 90/$139.82
Xodol 10-300MG Tablets VICTORY PHARMA100/$216.22 or 300/$619.83
Zebutal 50-500-40MG Capsules VICTORY PHARMA30/$49.99 or 90/$129.97
Zydone 10-400MG Tablets ENDO PHARMACEUTICALS30/$31.99 or 90/$79.97
Zydone 5-400MG Tablets ENDO PHARMACEUTICALS30/$21.99 or 90/$58.97
Zydone 7.5-400MG Tablets ENDO PHARMACEUTICALS30/$29.99 or 90/$65.97

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What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

  • allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
  • breathing problems
  • fever or sore throat
  • trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
  • unusual bleeding or bruising
  • unusually weak or tired
  • yellowing of the eyes or skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

  • headache
  • nausea, stomach upset

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How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the package or prescription label. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 6 years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

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What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

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What may interact with this medicine?

  • alcohol
  • imatinib
  • isoniazid
  • other medicines with acetaminophen

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Who should NOT use this medication?

  • Known hypersensitivity to acetaminophen or any ingredient in the formulation.

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What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Tell your doctor or health care professional if the pain lasts more than 10 days (5 days for children), if it gets worse, or if there is a new or different kind of pain. Also, check with your doctor if a fever lasts for more than 3 days.

Do not take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or other medicines that contain acetaminophen with this medicine. Too much acetaminophen can be very dangerous and cause an overdose. Always read labels carefully.

Report any possible overdose to your doctor right away, even if there are no symptoms. The effects of extra doses may not be seen for many days.

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What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

  • if you frequently drink alcohol containing drinks
  • liver disease
  • an unusual or allergic reaction to acetaminophen, other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives
  • pregnant or trying to get pregnant
  • breast-feeding

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Can I stop taking the medication if I feel better?
If you are taking an analgesic for pain and you are no longer experiencing the pain you may stop using the medication. In general, pain medications are to be used on an ?as needed? basis.

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I am on so many medications; do I have to take them all?
This is called polypharmacy—many different medications being used at the same time by one person. Sometimes, being on multiple medications is acceptable and appropriate but at other times it may be problematic. If you are receiving your medications from multiple physicians you need to ensure that they all know what medications you are taking. The best way to do this is to make a list of all the medications you are currently using, including all nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies, vitamins and over-the-counter drugs (if possible, also include all the diseases you have been diagnosed with). Give a copy to every doctor who takes care of you so they have it on file, this way they can avoid duplicating medications and perhaps even try to consolidate some. After every doctor's visit remember to update the list accordingly. Also, as much as you possibly can, try to use the same pharmacy to fill all your prescriptions, this way any potential drug interactions can be caught and averted.

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Where can I get more information?
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