What is the most important information I should know about acetaminophen and aspirin?
Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of
acetaminophen can cause damage to your liver.
Do not use any other over-the-counter medication without first asking your doctor or
pharmacist. Acetaminophen and
aspirin are contained in many medicines available over the
counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much of a certain
drug. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains acetaminophen or
aspirin.
This medicine should not be given to a child or teenager who has a
fever, especially
if the child also has flu symptoms or
chicken pox.
Aspirin can cause a serious and
sometimes fatal condition called Reye's syndrome in children.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any symptoms of
bleeding in your stomach or intestines. Symptoms include black, bloody, or tarry stools, and
coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase the risk of stomach bleeding or liver damage
while you are taking acetaminophen and aspirin. If you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages
per day, do not take acetaminophen without your doctor's advice.
What is acetaminophen and aspirin?
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.
Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). It works by reducing
substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.
The combination of acetaminophen and aspirin is used to treat minor arthritis pain, back
pain, and muscle aches.
Acetaminophen and aspirin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this
medication guide.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking acetaminophen and aspirin?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol) or aspirin,
or if you are using any other products that contain acetaminophen.
This medicine should not be given to a child or teenager who has a fever, especially
if the child also has flu symptoms or chicken pox. Aspirin can cause a serious and
sometimes fatal condition called Reye's syndrome in children.
Before taking acetaminophen and aspirin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs,
or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to take
acetaminophen and aspirin, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during
treatment.
Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant. Aspirin
can cause harm to an unborn baby or problems with childbirth if you take the medicine during
the last 3 months of pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control, and tell your doctor if you
become pregnant during treatment.
Acetaminophen and aspirin may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby.
Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 12 years old without the advice of a
doctor.
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