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Tylenol Chest Congestion, |acetaminophen and guaifenesin

acetaminophen and guaifenesin

Generic Name: acetaminophen and guaifenesin (a seet a MIN oh fen and gwye FEN a sin)
Brand Names: Tylenol Chest Congestion

What is acetaminophen and guaifenesin?

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. It is used to treat many conditions, such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers.

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It thins mucous, increases the lubrication of your respiratory tract (lungs, nose and throat), and improves the removal of mucous.

Acetaminophen and guaifenesin are used to treat headache, aches and pains, fever, and chest congestion caused by common cold or flu. It also loosens phlegm (mucus) in your chest to help you breathe more easily.

Acetaminophen and guaifenesin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about acetaminophen and guaifenesin?

Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take acetaminophen.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using acetaminophen and guaifenesin?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have:

• liver disease,

• a history of alcoholism,

• diabetes,

• emphysema or chronic bronchitis.

You may not be able to take acetaminophen and guaifenesin, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Do not use acetaminophen and guaifenesin to treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, or other breathing problems.

How should I take acetaminophen and guaifenesin?

Take acetaminophen and guaifenesin exactly as directed. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Do not crush or chew the caplet or dissolve it in water.

Do not take acetaminophen and guaifenesin for longer than 7 days in a row. Stop using the medication and call your doctor if you still have a fever after 3 days of use. Call your doctor if your symptoms get worse, or if you have a skin rash, ongoing headache, any redness or swelling, or any new symptoms.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as directed. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

The first signs of an acetaminophen and guaifenesin overdose include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, sweating, and confusion or weakness. Later symptoms may include pain in your upper stomach, dark urine, and yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.

What should I avoid while taking acetaminophen and guaifenesin?

Acetaminophen and guaifenesin side effects

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or

• liver damage (yellowing of the skin or the whites of your eyes, dark urine, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, or severe fatigue).

Other, less serious side effects may occur. Talk to your doctor if you have any side effect you think may be caused by acetaminophen and guaifenesin.

What other drugs will affect acetaminophen and guaifenesin?

Urine glucose tests may produce false results while you are taking acetaminophen. Talk to your doctor if you are diabetic and you notice changes in your glucose levels during treatment.

There may be other drugs that can interact with acetaminophen and guaifenesin. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about acetaminophen and guaifenesin written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Acetaminophen and guaifenesin is available over the counter under the brand name Tylenol Chest Congestion. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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