Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is used to reduce pain and fever. Unlike NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), it lacks anti-inflammatory activity. Acetaminophen is available by itself or in nonprescription and prescription-only combination products used to relieve pain and the symptoms associated with colds and flu.
- Help protect your liver with milk thistle, when using long-term Some doctors recommend 200 mg of milk thistle (Silybum marianum) extract containing 70 to 80% of the flavonoid silymarin, three times per day, for people taking acetaminophen in large amounts for more than one year and/or with other risk factors for liver problems.
- Support this medicine's effectiveness with vitamin C 3 grams of vitamin C daily with acetaminophen has been shown to prolong the amount of time it stays in the body, which might allow people to use less, thereby reducing the risk of side effects.
- Get medical help, in the case of overdose Acetaminophen toxicity is a potential medical emergency, and should only be managed by qualified healthcare professionals.
- Drink alcohol To prevent damage to the liver, people taking acetaminophen should avoid alcohol.
- Eat foods that interfere with absorption Foods high in pectin (such as jellies), carbohydrates, and large amounts of cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage, can make it difficult for the body to absorb acetaminophen.
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